ADVENTURE
Hunting
During the course of each year, specially selected hunters flock to Perry and surrounding counties to participate in the state lottery ELK HUNT. For more information about the elk hunt, please visit the website of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources at www.kdfwr.state.ky.us/
One public hunting area for Perry County is Robinson Forrest, owned by the University of Kentucky, which connects to Breathitt, and Knott counties and encompasses approximately 12,304 acres; Robinson Forest is located east of Jackson and Clayhole. Head east of Clayhole on 476 about 8 miles, and turn on Little Buckhorn Road and the county line.
(606) 878-9595.
Outdoor Fun
Perry County Park
Perry Park Road
(beside the Senior Citizens' Center)
PICNIC SHELTERS
BEN BRAMAN TRAILS
Hiking, Non-motorized Biking
Kiss the Goat Bike Race
Rock Climbing
SWIMMING POOL
WALKING TRACK
PUTT PUTT GOLF COURSE
RACE CAR TRACK
SKATEBOARD PARK
DOG PARK
PICKLEBALL COURT
TENNIS COURTS
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NORTH FORK of the KY RIVER
KAYAKING
(Launch area behind
Hazard City Hall, Main Street
Departure Ramp @
Perry County Park,
near Pickleball Courts)
FISHING
CANOEING
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LEATHERWOOD OFF ROAD PARK
LARGEST ATV PARK IN KENTUCKY
ATV Recreational Park
11802 KY HWY 699
Leatherwood, KY
606-279-2268
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BUCKHORN LAKE STATE PARK
Boating, Fishing, Skiing,
Swimming at the Beach,
Hiking Trails &Picnic Shelters
4441 KY HWY 1833
606-398-7510
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COMMUNITY PARKS
Hardburley
Leatherwood
Lothair
Viper
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HIKING
/ WALKING TRAILS
Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park
http://parks.ky.gov/parks/resortparks/buckhorn-lake/
Hikers can explore the natural beauty and resources of Buckhorn Lake with a stroll along a 1.5 mile, self-guiding, easy walking trail. And the opportunities for mountain hiking are limitless
Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park offers two trails for your hiking enjoyment.
Moonshine Trail
1 mile—is a self-guided interpretive trail for which a brochure describing a variety of plant life and natural land is provided at the front desk of the Lodge.
An Interpretative Hiking Trail is available at Buckhorn Lake Dam site at Tailwater Recreation Area.
Perry Park Hiking Trails
Check out the new
Ben Braman Hiking & Walking Trails
at the Perry County Park.
You may enter the trails at the
red roofed Kiosk in the fence
below the softball field
or at the horse ring.
Over seven miles of trails are designed for all levels of hiking experience.
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Tap on the MAP to download
a copy of the
PERRY PARK TRAILS MAP
for you to review or to print!
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"Thank You"
Pathfinders
for the use of this informative map!
Hope you will be inspired to come HIKE, SHOP & EAT
when visiting our area!
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Historic
Walking Tour
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Pathfinders teamed up with a class of 7th-8th grade social studies students from A.B. Combs Elementary, to develop a walking tour by interviewing residents about the history of downtown Hazard. They met with Martha Quigley, Perry County Museum Director, to look at archives and artifacts available at the museum.
Brochures are available at the Hazard City Hall, the Hazard Perry County Tourism Board, and many local banks and businesses.
Nature Trail
at Hazard High School
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In response to a large amount of flooding, Pathfinders developed a wetland pond adjacent to the outdoor science lab at Hazard High School. Pathfinders also worked with the local Boy Scout Troop to improve the nature trail on the campus of Hazard High School.
The trail is adjacent to the school's main building and is accessible by way of a small bridge. The trail winds through hardwood forest, is moderately strenuous and is approximately one mile long and being expanded.
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The Little Daisy
School Trail
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The newest trail, open to the public, in the Perry County Trail System is located at the Battle of Leatherwood
site at Cornettsville.
The Little Daisy School
House Trail
offers walkers and hikers,
of all ages, an opportunity
to enjoy the outdoors!
Parking is available at the Fire House.
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BUCKHORN
LAKE
WILDLIFE
MANAGEMENT
AREA
Buckhorn Lake Wildlife Management Area
http://parks.ky.gov/parks/resortparks/buckhorn-lake/
Hunting is permitted in the Buckhorn Lake Wildlife Management Area as well as outside recreation and operations areas on the project. There is a large supply of rabbit, squirrel, turkey and deer to be hunted on the project. Non-commercial trapping, archery and black powder hunting are gaining popularity at the lake. Buckhorn Lake provides visitors many opportunities to see and experience native wildlife of southeastern Kentucky.
An Interpretative Hiking Trail is available at Buckhorn Lake Dam site. A Hiking Trail is available at Tailwater Recreation Area.
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Campground, Boat Launch and Horse Riding Trails
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Buckhorn Tailwater Campground
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Bowlingtown Marina
at Buckhorn Lake State Park is the place to enjoy fishing, boating and water sports recreation! The marina has 95 open slips, two launching ramps, and rental pontoons and fishing boats, available for your time on the water.
Boating available May-October
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North Fork River Trail
is an almost five-mile trip down the North Fork by kayak, float, raft or boat. Enjoy fishing, wildlife and scenic views.
606-439-1816 www.kentuckytourism.com/north-fork-river-trail/
Biking:
The TransAmerica Bike Route (USBR76)
travels thorough the northern part of Perry County, starting at Morris Fork on KY 28 near Buckhorn.
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