Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway

Spring 2026 "Back the Byway"
2026-05-12 - 2026-05-17 | Callies Lake and Campground, 5515 Campton Rd, Stanton, KY, 40380, United States
2026 Spring Ride Tuesday May 12th – Sunday May 17th

Registration Cost
Following Rides/Routes are not leaving from Callies. You will be contacted by the trail guide when and where to meet. These groups will end up at Callies on Friday 5/15 or Saturday 5/16 depending on Trail Leader
Meeting Tuesday morning 5/12 -$250 – Trail Leader Luke Bogner, returning to Callie’s Friday afternoon (1 group of 8)
Meeting Tuesday Evening 5/12 or Wednesday morning 5/13 -$200 – Trail Leader John Lawson, returning to Callie’s Friday afternoon (1 group of 8)
Meeting Thursday morning 5/14 -$150 – Possible Trail Leaders Dan Kesterman, Mike Morrison and/or Mark Black, returning to Callie’s Friday afternoon (3 groups of 8 = 24 spots)
Meeting Friday morning 5/15 -$100 – Possible Trail Leaders Darrell Brock and/or Rob Wagner, returning to Callie’s Saturday afternoon (2 groups of 8 = 16 spots)
Saturday starting and ending at Callie’s $100 (max 150 spots)

Schedule

Thursday 5/14
9am+ self guided rides for the day. Visit the stage area to find a group
4pm-7pm happy hour @:

Toad’s BARn & Grill 9943 Campton Road, Stanton, KY 40380
Grab a drink, get some food and swap trail stories

Friday 5/15
8am – 10am check-in and driver bag pick-up at the stage
9am+ Self guided rides for the day. Visit the stage area to find a group
4pm – 8pm at the Stage

Check-in and driver bag pick-up Pot luck dinner (bring a main or side to share, there will be prizes awarded for best items at the potluck!)

Saturday 5/16
7am – 9am Check-in and driver bag pickup at the Stage
9am – 9:30am Group ride staging at the front of Callies
6pm-7pm Pizza around the Stage (no charge for registered vehicles, fee for extra meals)
7:30pm Raffle

Sunday 5/17
Clean Up

Be Aware

Registration does not include camping, those arrangements need to be made outside of registration
You are expected to have a full tank of gas
Your vehicle must be equipped with a spare tire
Your vehicle must be in good operating condition (not smoking, no fluid leaks)
You must have a GMRS radio
Remember to always keep the vehicle behind you in sight
No alcohol on the trails, bring plenty of other drinks and food
If you have locking lug nuts, make sure you have the key
Trail leader has the right to refuse you or your vehicle if any of the above are not met
Participants acknowledge they are taking part at their own risk and will not hold organizers or other participants responsible for any accidents or injuries
No refunds available

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Fall 2025 "Back the Byway"
2025-09-25 07:00 - 2025-09-28 20:00 (America/New_York)
September 25-28

This Fall’s “Back The Byway” event is presented by The Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway stewardship fund. Support the Byway and ride Thursday and Friday (self guided rides only) and then meet at Callie’s Campground on Saturday for guided rides, food, good times, and a raffle. Camping at Callie’s Lake and Campground is not included and needs to be arranged separately. You can book a camping site at Callie’s here -> https://www.callieslakeandcampground.com/booking/

Registered drivers for the event: Please make sure your vehicle is equipped with a GMRS radio, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, and a full tank of fuel prior to the organized ride.

Pre-registration is required to participate. We will not be registering vehicles on event day.

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2025 Fall Ride
September 25-28, 2025
Event Schedule

Thursday, September 25
9:00 AM+ Self-Guided Rides
Self-guided rides for the day. Visit the stage area to find a group.
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Toad’s Happy Hour: Check-In & Driver Bag Pick-Up
Location: Toad’s BARn & Grill
9943 Campton Road, Stanton, KY 40380

Friday, September 26
9:00 AM+ Self-Guided Rides
Self-guided rides for the day. Visit the stage area to find a group.
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Stage Activities

Check-in and driver bag pick-up
Pot luck dinner – Bring a main or side to share!

Note: Prizes will be awarded for best items at the potluck!

Saturday, September 27
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Check-In & Driver Bag Pickup
Final check-in and driver bag pickup at the Stage
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM Group Ride Staging
Location: Front of Callie’s
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Pizza Dinner
Pizza around the Stage
Note: No charge for registered vehicles, fee applies for extra meals
7:30 PM Raffle

Sunday, September 28
Clean Up
Event cleanup and departure

ADDITIONAL T-SHIRTS MAY BE AVAILABLE AT THE EVENT

Spring 2025 "Back the Byway"
2025-04-25 07:00 - 2025-04-27 20:00
April 22-27

This Spring’s “Back The Byway” event is presented by The Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway stewardship fund and The Kentucky Toyota Land Cruiser Association. This event will be a multi-day affair! This year, we will be starting groups for the “Overland Experience” on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, camping along the new route called “The Kentucky River Route.” You will have the option to join one of these groups or join us Friday (self guided rides only) and Saturday at Callie’s Campground for guided rides, food, good times, and a raffle. If you are doing the overland experience, Friday and Saturday are included. Camping at Callie’s Lake and Campground is not included and needs to be arranged separately. You can book a camping site at Callie’s here -> https://www.callieslakeandcampground.com/booking/

Registered drivers for the event: Please make sure your vehicle is equipped with a GMRS radio, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, and a full tank of fuel prior to the organized ride.

Pre-registration is required to participate. We will not be registering vehicles on event day.

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Tuesday 4/22 – Saturday 4/26
Wednesday 4/23 – Saturday 4/26
Thursday 4/24 – Saturday 4/26
Friday 4/25 – Self Guided Rides from Callie’s
Saturday 4/26 – Starting & Ending at Callie’s
