7.5 mi
Distance
2,595 ft
Elev. Gain
3h
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Blue Heron Loop Trail unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
The managing agency is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 235 ft |
| High point | 3.7 mi | 402 ft |
| End | 7.5 mi | 235 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Stearns, KY · about 3 mi away
- County:
- McCreary County, KY
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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Campgrounds near this trail
Blue Heron - Big South Fork National River Rec Area
1.7 mi awayBig South Fork National River and Recreation Area
Stearns, KY
Check official pricing45 sitesReservable RV PopularUsually has openings · 15% Good Coverage
Bear Creek Horse Camp
2.5 mi awayBig South Fork National River & Recreation Area
Stearns, TN
Check official pricing22 sitesReservable Well reviewed Some Coverage
Alum Ford Campground
6.4 mi awayBig South Fork National River and Recreation Area
Whitley City, TN
Check official pricing6 sitesReservable TentRVUsually has openings · 6% Some Coverage
Daniel Boone National Forest Bell Farm Horse Camp
6.6 mi awayWhitley City, KY
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