Ready for Adventure
What you need to guarantee a great, and safe, time on the Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway.
The Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway (DBBB) is a scenic motorized tour of the foothills, high cliff-lines, hollers, and diverse deciduous forests of eastern Kentucky. The DBBB is comprised of official county and public roads with variable terrain types, including moderate-to-difficult trail sections, sweeping gravel roads, and interconnecting pavement including sections of the Federal National Scenic Byway through the Red River Gorge Geologic Area.
The DBBB is intended for licensed, insured, and street legal vehicles and motorcycles. The DBBB is made possible by the local counties, local businesses, local and non-local off-road clubs, local and non-local motorcycle enthusiasts, and local communities. Please respect the land, the people, the history, and the natural resources of the area.
The Byway was created to support local economies, so please buy gas, food, campground rentals, cabin rentals, recreation/entertainment opportunities, and everything you possibly can locally… in other words, support local economies! The DBBB utilizes the historic transportation system of these counties to provide world-class motorized recreation so please, TreadLightly!
What vehicle setup gives me the best chance of completing the route?
Minimum equipment (changes with conditions): two-vehicles, 33” mud tires, rear locker (strongly encouraged for several areas), recovery straps, winch, cell phone, CB or GMRS radio and the knowledge to use all equipment. Cell phone coverage is often non-existent or spotty at best.
Purchase the Official Map from CartoTracks
The map must be viewed in Avenza, a free app for Apple and Android.
Tire Size
Minimum 31-33″
Fuel Up
Full Tank of Gas
Two Vehicles
Never Go Alone
4 Wheel Drive
Lockers Optional
GMRS Radio
For Communication
Tread Lightly
With your help we can maintain, improve and expand this wonderful trail system and guarantee its access for generations to come.
Travel Responsibly
…on land by staying on designated roads, trails and area. Go over, not around, obstacles to avoid widening the trails. Cross streams only at designated fords. when possible, avoid wet, muddy trails. On water, stay on designated waterways and launch your watercraft in designated areas.
Respect the Rights of Others
…including private property owners, all recreational trail users, campers and others so they can enjoy their recreational activities undisturbed. Leave gates as you found them. Yield right of way to those passing you or going uphill. On water, respect anglers, swimmers, skiers, boaters, divers and those on or near shore.
Educate Yourself
…prior to your trip by obtaining travel maps and regulations from public agencies. Plan for your trip, take recreation skills classes and know how to operate your equipment safely.
Avoid Sensitive Areas
…on land such as meadows, lake shores, wetlands and streams. Always ride with caution any time water is present. Wet soils are more susceptible to damage. Riding along river and stream beds causes erosion and habitat destruction. Stay on designated routes. This protects wildlife habitats and sensitive soils from damage. Don’t disturb historical, archeological or paleontological sites. On water, avoid operating your watercraft in shallow waters or near shorelines at high speeds.
Do Your Part
…by modeling appropriate behavior, leaving the area better than you found it, properly disposing of waste, minimizing the use of fire, avoiding the spread of invasive species and repairing degraded areas.