33.9 mi
Distance
8,858 ft
Elev. Gain
15h 19m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Redbird Crest 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.
United States Forest Service manages this trail and 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 | 263 ft |
| High point | 13.9 mi | 554 ft |
| End | 33.9 mi | 263 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Manchester, KY · about 8 mi away
- County:
- Clay County, KY
- Jurisdiction:
- Redbird Purchase Unit · United States Forest Service
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Legacy import — verify before navigating
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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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Willie Begley Memorial RV Park
8.9 mi awayRedbird Purchase Unit
Hyden, KY
Pricing varies — check with the operatorPrivate
Clay County Campground
10.4 mi awayRedbird Purchase Unit
Manchester, KY
County Park
Trace Branch - Buckhorn Lake
15.3 mi awayRedbird Purchase Unit
Hyden, KY
Pricing varies — check with the operatorDispersed Reservable
Buckhorn Dam Campground
15.6 mi awayBuckhorn Lake — Tailwater Recreation Area
Buckhorn, KY
Check official pricing38 sitesReservable TentRV Well reviewed Good Coverage
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