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- Dawkins Line Rail Trail — official page
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- Operator:(502) 564-2172
- Address:Highway 825, Swamp Branch, KY 41240 · KY
About
A long rail trail for hiking, biking and horseback riding, with trestles and a tunnel along the old rail line. Trailheads with parking are spread along the route.
Source: parks.ky.gov
From Wikipedia
The Dawkins Line Rail Trail is an 18-mile (29.0 km) rail trail in Johnson and Magoffin Counties in Kentucky. The multi-use trail, suitable for biking, walking, and horseback riding, occupies an abandoned rail corridor that was constructed in the early 20th century for the Dawkins Lumber Company. It is the longest rail trail in Kentucky.
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