Description

Elevation: 1398 ft.

This lesser-known trail originates in a small Duffield neighborhood. The hiking trail travels uphill through Powell Mountain and ends at Kane Gap. The first part of the trail is an old gravel road that traverses more narrow footpaths ideal for the hiker, mountain-biker, or horseback rider. This trail is part of the original Daniel Boone Trail/Wilderness Road that eventually leads to Kentucky through the Cumberland Gap.

Surrounded by hardwood forests, this several-mile trail passes through nesting habitat of vireos, flycatchers, woodpeckers, and a number of other woodland species. Reaching higher elevations, black-throated blue warbler and veery may be seen as well as spectacular views of the valley below. During fall migration, this can be a good venue for hawk watching, as well as enjoying the migrating songbirds.

This site traverses the same area and joins with Site MDB03–Kane Gap Trail.

Directions

From the Duffield Industrial Park, return to Rt. 772/ Boone Trail Rd and turn left. Continue northwest on Rt. 772/ Boone Trail Rd for 0.6 miles to the bridge crossing/ Rt. 879. Turn left, continuing west on Rt. 772/Boone Trail Rd for 0.4 miles to Fraley Avenue. The trailhead is on the right.