Posted 2010-07-12 7:23 PM (#122271 - in reply to #122255) Subject: RE: Daniel Boone National Forest
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Red Hill Horse Camp is quite good, probably the best horsecamp in Kentucky. Like most trails in the DB they can be rocky. And anywhere in that area there is always riding up and down the mountains. This is true at Red Hill. Depending on your level of riding and the condition of your horse it will either be easy or a challenge. Probably wouldn't be a bad idea to have shoes on your horses if you ride in that area. Gene does provide maps, but like anywhere you go it'll probably be a bit confusing the first time. If you know someone who has ridden there before invite them along. Cook 'em dinner and give 'em a few beers after the ride. It'll be well worth it. Other places in or near the DB are at Cave Run, which has 2 private camps, both with electrical and then there is White Sulfur, which is run by the FS and is primitive.
Posted 2010-07-13 6:03 PM (#122332 - in reply to #122255) Subject: RE: Daniel Boone National Forest
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The two camps, other than the primitive White Sulphur camp, are Cave Run Stables and Resort and Rudy's Ranch. CRRS is about a 30 -35 minute ride to get to the trails leading off White Sulphur. (We ride 1/4 horses so TWH and other gaited equidaes would probably beat us there by 15 minutes or more. Heck, 14 year-old three-legged dog with a gastrointestinal condition would probably get there 10 minutes before us.) The trail to WS from CRS&R is nice so no complaints there. CRS&R is pleasant. Barn is great, sites level and shady. Rudy's Ranch is near Cave Run but I would be remiss to imply that it was an easy ride to Cave Run. The new owners are very nice and trying to make it as pleasant as possible for everyone but I'm not so liking their stalls -- at least as of last year. I suppose the best comparison I heard between the two is that CRS&R is where you go if you want to ride and Rudy's is where you go to socialize. (If I could figure out how to attach photos in this dang forum I would gladly share 'em.)
Posted 2010-07-13 6:44 PM (#122337 - in reply to #122255) Subject: RE: Daniel Boone National Forest
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I agree..White Sulfur has got the trails but the camp litterly sucks, Caverun Stables is a decent campground but you have to open and close gates to get back to it and there isn't much in the way of supplies to be had, Rudys Ranch is probably the best campground but has the worst trails, some are kinda steep and rocky and a couple of weeks ago had some major trees blocking the switchback and other trails. It all depends on what you are looking for
Posted 2010-07-13 9:27 PM (#122347 - in reply to #122255) Subject: RE: Daniel Boone National Forest
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These suggestions are great, and Red Hill has the vote for our next adventure. Our horses are fit for these type of trails because we often train at Deams Lake/Clark Forest in Indiana.
Thanks for sharing all the wealth of information. I love Horse Trailer World website and the poster are great!
Posted 2010-07-14 9:38 AM (#122357 - in reply to #122255) Subject: RE: Daniel Boone National Forest
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We camped at White Sulphur about 2 years ago, and the campground was pretty much just an open field at that point, though I hear they've done some work to it since... The trails are gorgeous though. Next time we head that way we'll probably stay at Red Hill or Cave Run Stables.
Posted 2010-07-14 10:04 AM (#122361 - in reply to #122357) Subject: RE: Daniel Boone National Forest
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"Our horses are fit for these type of trails because we often train at Deams Lake/Clark Forest in Indiana."
These are our home trails-- we only live a couple of miles from Clark Forest-- so-- you'll be fine--- Deams/Clark is a great place to get your horses in shape
That's for the other camp info-- I've heard of Rudy's Ranch
Posted 2010-07-14 5:58 PM (#122386 - in reply to #122255) Subject: RE: Daniel Boone National Forest
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Where abouts do you live in Kentucky? We're about 30 minutes away from Red Hill. When you head to RHHC let us know and we'd be happy to show you the trails. We have GPS'd a lot of the trails in all our rides down there. (BTW - does anyone know a site where trail riders share their GPS tracks and waypoints?)
Posted 2010-07-15 8:11 PM (#122435 - in reply to #122386) Subject: RE: Daniel Boone National Forest
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Originally written by flummoxed on 2010-07-14 6:58 PM
Where abouts do you live in Kentucky? We're about 30 minutes away from Red Hill. When you head to RHHC let us know and we'd be happy to show you the trails. We have GPS'd a lot of the trails in all our rides down there. (BTW - does anyone know a site where trail riders share their GPS tracks and waypoints?)
I live in Richmond, ky and have some GPS tracks that I would also like to share, so I too would be interested.
Posted 2010-07-16 11:16 AM (#122455 - in reply to #122386) Subject: RE: Daniel Boone National Forest
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Flummoxed, Thanks for your help. I hale from Shelbyville KY. I've been training for Endurance and have only a few hundred in the 25 mile rides. My goal is a 50 miler before the end of the year, but the weather/heat has put gaps in our training. The trail is our first love... so maybe next year. Another friend and I will be going to Redhill in September and I'll sure post to you the dates, and if you're available would love a trail guide.
Regarding the GPS trail maps sharing idea.... On one of the Endurance Websites is contest by which the entrants post/upload their ride day logs from the GPS for mile verification. Perhaps if you ask some may want to share. Here is the site http://www.my-endurance.net/group/2010VVClassic/forum/topics/track-... People are usually riding from home but some are at Parks/forest. Let me know if it works for you.
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