# Daniel Boone National Forest

**Location:** Eastern Kentucky, KY | **Difficulty:** Moderate | **Length:** 100+ miles

**GPS:** 37.8123, -83.6234

**Vehicle requirements:** 4WD with low range, all-terrain or mild mud-terrain tires (31–33"), skid plates recommended. Stock-to-2" lift handles most obstacles.

**Best season:** April - November

Kentucky's answer to the question 'can you wheel in Appalachia?' Miles of forest service roads wind through rugged terrain, past natural stone arches, and along cliff lines with views that rival anything out West.

**Region:** Southeast • **Trail type:** Trail • **Rating:** 4.4/5

**Highlights:** Appalachian, Natural arches, Forest roads, Red River Gorge, Fall colors, Dispersed camping

**Nearby campgrounds:**
- [Foxfire Woods Campground (Red River Gorge, Kentucky)](https://4x4playground.com/camping/kentucky/foxfire-woods-campground)

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