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Gritty Expeditions

*Our information may not always be current and should be used for trip planning / selection purposes only. Always call ahead for the most current information before setting out on your trip.

Weekend Getaway

Weekend Getaways

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Kentucky Ridge State Forest

Number of Miles of Trail: 10+

Group Size Limit: N/A

Best For: 1 night

Permit/Reservation: Not required 

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Gritty Expeditions

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Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area

Number of Miles of Trail: 150

Group Size Limit: 24

Best For: 1-20 nights (hard limit) 

Permit/Reservation: Required 

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Cumberland Gap National Historical Park

Number of Miles of Trail: 80

Group Size Limit: 12

Best For: 1-11 nights 

Permit/Reservation: Required 

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Daniel Boone National Forest 

Number of Miles of Trail: 600+

Group Size Limit: N/A

Best For: 1-13 nights (hard limit)

Permit/Reservation: Required 

George Washington and Jefferson National

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests

Number of Miles of Trail: 1,925

Group Size Limit: 10

Best For: 1-20 nights (hard limit)

Permit/Reservation: Not required

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Land Between the Lakes National Recreati

Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area

Number of Miles of Trail: 99

Group Size Limit: N/A

Best For: 1-13 nights 

Permit/Reservation: Required

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Mammoth Cave National Park

Number of Miles of Trail: 60

Group Size Limit: 8

Best For: 1-8 nights 

Permit/Reservation: Required

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Forest Backpack Traveler

Pine Mountain State Scenic Trail

Number of Miles of Trail: 80

Group Size Limit: 12

Best For: 1-10 nights 

Permit/Reservation: Not required 

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Red River Gorge Geological Area

Number of Miles of Trail: 60

Group Size Limit: N/A

Best For: 1-8 nights

Permit/Reservation: Required 

See Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee, and Missouri state pages for more close trips!

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