Zilpo Road
Places to Visit
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Clear Creek Iron Furnace Picnic Site (KY)
Iron Furnace is one of the must-see stops along Zilpo Road. The remains of a 19th century village can be found amidst the trees, dominated by a forty-foot tall iron blast furnace.
Location: Just past Clear Creek Lake, connected by trails.
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An excellent spot for birding and fishing, Clear Creek Lake ought to be your first stop on a trip down Zilpo Road.
Location: At beginning of Zilpo Road
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Daniel Boone National Forest (KY)
Located in the mountains of eastern Kentucky, the Daniel Boone National Forest encompasses over 700,000 acres of land. This land is generally rugged and characterized by steep forested ridges, narrow valleys, and over 3,400 miles of cliffline.
Location: Jackson County
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Pioneer Weapons Hunting Ground (KY)
For hunters and outdoors enthusiasts, the Pioneer Weapons Wildlife Management Area provides a unique and challenging alternative to the conventional hunting experience.
Location: 7600 acres surrounding Zilpo Road
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Sheltowee Trace National Recreational Trail (KY)
This trail runs the north to south width of the state, and it was used by Native Americans and Daniel Boone.
Location: The trail runs through Daniel Boone National Forest, Big South Fork NRRA, and Natural Bridge, Cumberland Falls, & Pickett State Parks in Kentucky and Tennessee.
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The only original fire tower left and open to the public in the Daniel Boone National Forest, the Tater Knob Fire Tower recalls a time when such towers were the only way to catch a disastrous wildfire and provide adequate warning.
Location: Zilpo Road
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The trip down Zilpo Road finishes up at the large and well-equipped Zilpo Recreation Area on the bank of Cave Run Lake. This 8000-acre lake dominates the southern end of Daniel Boone National Forest and is a major destination.
Location: Zilpo Road
