Clear Creek
Lebanon, Kentucky
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36°43'43.3"N 83°43'36.1"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Kentucky |
Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike, and Swim
Clear Creek is a wide multi-purpose trail that follows a beautiful creek. This trail is open to hikers, runners, mountain bikers, fishermen, horse back riders and off-road vehicles under 50 inches. The trail is a little over three miles in length leaving plenty of space to explore.
Clear Creek is an abandoned railroad route that hosts a variety of views for adventurers. The trail is wide and level, and passes forests and creeks. The creeks are open for fishing and swimming. Swimmers are encouraged to check water safety and use caution when swimming.
More Information
Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
Read MoreBe courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
Read More
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Lebanon, Kentucky
- Head east on US-68 E/
W Main St toward N Spalding Ave Continue to follow US-68 E(14.4 mi) - Turn right onto KY-34 E (1.2 mi)
- Turn right onto KY-34 E/
Lebanon Rd (11.0 mi) - Turn right onto US-150 BYP S/
S Danville Bypass (4.1 mi) - Continue onto US-150 E (31.0 mi)
- Continue onto US-25 S/
S Wilderness Rd (2.0 mi) - Take the ramp onto I-75 S (20.6 mi)
- Keep left to stay on I-75 S (9.2 mi)
- Take exit 29 for US-25/
US-25E/ Cumberland Gap Parkway toward Corbin/ Barbourville (0.4 mi) - Turn left onto US-25 E SPass by Wendy's (on the right in 18.8 mi)(35.3 mi)
- Turn right onto State Hwy 190 (1.6 mi)
- Slight right onto State Hwy 1491Destination will be on the right(0.9 mi)
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