Recreation area

BRUSHY RIDGE (FT#456) - WSRD

George Washington & Jefferson National Forest · Kentucky — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

Follow this trail across a stream and through mixed Appalachian hardwood forest as you climb Beards Mountain. Large rocks along the trail provide an intriguing setting and place for a good rest stop. If hiking in the summer remember to bring a container to pick the abundant blueberries and huckleberries. The trail ends on Nature Conservancy land at Trappers Lodge. Trail Open To:

Getting there

From Warm Springs: Take SR 39 east for 7.8 miles. Turn right onto SR 629 and go for 10.9 miles. Turn right onto FR 125. Continue for approximately 1.3 miles to reach the trailhead on the right side of the road.

Activities

  • HIKING

Nearby federal campgrounds

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.