Harlan County, KY /
Black Mountain OHV Area

Last updated 4/16/2007
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Information

• Maps are available via online store or at the Putney Trail head

• The Harlan County OHV area has a cost per day to ride. We are encouraged to head into town for dinner, movies, etc. to support the local economy.

• Most trails are accessible to stock (unmodified) four-wheel drive vehicles.
• Individual trails vary in length but the OHV area networks trails into approximately 40 miles of contiguous trails with minimal recrossing.
• Many trails provide obstacles requiring the use of a spotter or trail guide
• The toughest trails are only possible in the most extreme rigs and should be left to experienced drivers with full safety equipment, a full roll cage, and a screw loose between their ears.
• Many of the toughest trails are near access roads that allow groups with a wide range of vehicle capability to stay together.
• Trail ratings range from 1-10 [1-10 scale]

• The Harlan County OHV area is made of former logging and mining trails cut into mountainous terrain.
• The area offers several rock gardens that range from being suitable for mildy built rigs to full blown buggies.
• There area has many steep but graded hills comparable to Dutch John (Uwharrie) but longer.
• There area large rock outcroppings that provide opportunities to drive out of an endo or test your rock climbing abilities.
• Many of the tougher trails have climbs on dirt/rock/tree roots that require a rig capable of holding up in extreme terrain.
• The area also offers steep unmaintained hills that are only suitable for very capable climbing rigs or sand rails.

• Cabins can be rented at the Putney trail head.

• Primitive camping is free and available near the Harlan Trail head.