Trail Description:
The trail follows along the ridge for a mile before descending 600 feet to Rock Creek. Below the cliff you will encounter several coves, caves and small waterfalls. The trail ends on Forest Road 137. You can reach the Great Meadow Campground by following this road northeast for three miles.
Hiking the
Parkers Mountain Trail No. 634:
Note: You can access the eastern trailhead by following the signs to Great Meadow campground. Continue 3 miles past the campground and the trailhead will be on your right.
Specific Hiking and Trail Information for the Parkers Mountain Trail No. 634
Location of the Parkers Mountain Trail No. 634: On Stearns District
Fee Area: No
Length of Trail: 2 - 5 miles
Estimated Difficulty (Forest Service Estimate): Intermediate
Travel Information
Trailhead Directions: From US 27 in Whitley City, take KY 92 west. Just past the Yamacraw Bridge over the Big South Fork River, go south (left) onto 1363. Follow the signs to to Great Meadow Campground. When you reach the fork for Forest Road 137 and 562, take 562 to Parkers Mountain. Follow 562 until you reach Forest Road 6305 on your left.
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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