Trail Description:
Lick Creek Trail follows an old roadbed along a ridge for one mile before changing to a footpath. During the next .5 mile, the trail will descend over 300 feet in elevation. Several sets of metal stairs will be encountered. You will walk behind rock overhangs and shelters, and even cross beneath a wet season waterfall before reaching the creek at 2 miles along the trail. At 2.25 miles, Lick Creek Falls Trail takes off to the left. This is a .58 mile trail to Lick Creek Falls. If continuing on the Lick Creek Trail, be sure to watch for the white diamonds that mark the way. It will be necessary to cross Lick Creek several times, so be prepared for the possibility of getting your feet wet. Although the creek isn�t too deep, it is wide in places. At 3.35 miles along the trail, you will reach Princess Falls. These falls are named after Princess Cornblossom, a Cherokee Princess. The trail ends at 3.45 miles when it connects with the Sheltowee Trace. The Sheltowee Trace runs north and south along the Big South Fork River here. By following the Sheltowee southward, Yamacraw Bridge and KY 92 will be reached within 1.2 miles.
Specific Hiking and Trail Information for the Lick Creek Trail No. 631
Location of the Lick Creek Trail No. 631: On Stearns District
Fee Area: No
Length of Trail: 2 - 5 miles
Estimated Difficulty (Forest Service Estimate): Intermediate
Travel Information
Trailhead Directions: At Whitley City take KY 478 west to KY 1651. Turn left (south) and follow 1651 for 1 mile before reaching Forest Road 622 on your right (the first paved road past the school bus garage). The trailhead is 100 feet up Forest Road 622 on your left at the gate.
For more information on this hike
National Forest: Daniel Boone National Forest
Local Office: Daniel Boone National Forest
Address:
3320 Highway 27 North
Whitley City, KY, 42653
606-376-5323
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