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Kentucky's longest Rail Trail.


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Map Key

25.2

Miles

40.6

KM

Doubletrack

1,100' 335 m

High

609' 186 m

Low

933' 284 m

Up

500' 152 m

Down

1%

Avg Grade (1°)

7%

Max Grade (4°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Allowed

Description

The Dawkins Line is Kentucky's longest rail trail to date. It currently runs from Hager Hill to Royalton and, when finished will be 34 miles in length.

At Royalton, there are some services including bike rentals through Pro-Fitness Multisport of Prestonsburg. There is also a trailhead at Swamp Branch and a country store. The east end of the trail, at Hager Hill, has a convenience store, but no public parking.

The trail surface is paved. This is a true multi-use trail.

To date, there have been a number of trail events on the Dawkins line including a half marathon and a bike race.

For a long day, you could hit the mountain bike trails at Jenny Wiley State Park and then ride the Dawkins to rack up some miles and check out The Prestonsburg Passage Rail Trail, 8.7 miles one way with a Dairy Bar near the end!

Contacts

Shared By:

Chris Chaney with improvements by John Plummer and 1 other

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Photos

East side of Gun Creek Tunnel
May 22, 2016 near Salyers…, KY
Enjoying the Dawkins Line Rail Trail
May 22, 2016 near Salyers…, KY
At Collista along the Dawkins Line Rail Trail
Jul 14, 2015 near Paintsv…, KY
Restored trestle along the Dawkins Line
Jul 14, 2015 near Salyers…, KY
West side of Gun Creek Tunnel
May 22, 2016 near Salyers…, KY
Heading into Royalton
May 22, 2016 near Salyers…, KY
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