Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park Trail System
At the present time, Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park offers two trails for your hiking enjoyment. The trailhead to both trails is located across from the Conference Center, adjacent to the park road.
Leatherwood Trail .5 mile
A circuit trail which connects with Moonshine Hollow. To get to the trail, take the left-hand fork where the two trails meet. The trail will ascend up the hill, level out, and then descend the hill. It will finish at the same location where it began. The ascent up the hill has several steps and should be considered strenuous. A nice overlook of the lake is the reward for those who make this climb. Moonshine Trail 1 mile—is a self-guided interpretive trail for which a brochure is provided at the front desk. The pamphlet describes a variety of plant life and natural land features of eastern, Kentucky. To get to the trail, take the right-hand fork where the two trails meet. By taking this trail, one will finish behind the park office. Although the trail is one mile in length, it should be remembered that one must walk back to the lodge along the park road for a distance of about .5 mile.
Buckhorn Wildlife
The natural, unspoiled beauty of Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park has provided a haven for many types of wildlife. During your visit you may see opossums, skunks, raccoons, rabbits, wild turkeys, squirrel, white-tail deer, foxes, and wood chucks. A variety of songbirds can be seen at the feeders from the dining room windows. A brochure is available which describes the more commonly seen species.
Trail Regulations
Trails are managed as part of the natural environment. Visitors must be prepared to meet and accept nature on its own terms. Help preserve the park’s natural resources. The following activities are prohibited:
• Picking flowers or harming plants
• Carving or damaging rock formations & trees
• Collecting or digging artifacts
• Firebuilding
• Motorized vehicles, biking & horseback riding
• Unleashed pets
• Rappelling & rock-climbing
• Hunting, feeding or disturbing wildlife
• Alcoholic beverages
• Littering
• Hiking off designated trails
Directions and Maps
Park Maps.