Trail Description:
Scuttle Hole Overlook Trail is a fairly easy hike which leads to three overlooks that provide exceptional views of Lake Cumberland and the mouth of the Rockcastle River. Much of the trail follows the upper edge of a cliffline with cliffs dropping over 100 feet. A quarter mile spur trail (Scuttle Hole Trail #404A) descends through a large crevice, (the "Scuttle Hole") to connect this trail with the Dutch Branch Trail and Rockcastle Campground. There are 127 steps on this short section of trail.
Hiking the
Scuttle Hole Trail No. 404:
- Parking: 6-8 cars at trailhead
- USGS Quad: Sawyer
- Connections: Dutch Branch Trail #404B
- County: Laurel
- Restrictions: Closed to motorized vehicles and horses
Specific Hiking and Trail Information for the Scuttle Hole Trail No. 404
Location of the Scuttle Hole Trail No. 404: On London District Trails
Fee Area: No
Best Seasons: Year Round
Length of Trail: 2 miles or less
Estimated Difficulty (Forest Service Estimate): Easy:Intermediate
Travel Information
Trailhead Directions: From I-75 at London exit 38, turn west on KY 192, go 14 miles, then turn south (left) on KY 1193 for 1 mile, turn west on KY 3497, go 6 miles to end of road.
For more information on this hike
National Forest: Daniel Boone National Forest
Local Office: Daniel Boone National Forest
Address:
761 S. Laurel Road
London, KY, 40744
606-864-4163
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