GREEN ALTERNATE

Green Alternate (OR "BROKEN GREEN") also connects downtown Olive Hill with Carter Caves State Resort Park, and is indicated by broken green line markings on the road. This trail utilizes asphalt road ways for the entire trail, and is appropriate not only for road-only bicycles, but for motorists looking for a scenic route to Carter Caves. This trail also leads any interested traveler to points of historic interests. 

This trail begins at the Depot Trailhead, takes the trail user up Railroad Street, onto US 60 East, then to the intersection at Route 1025. (Green Alternate Trail converges with the Green Trail, and then diverges at the intersection at Parter Road.) Route 1025 has beautiful country scenery, with rolling hills and a view of a working chestnut tree farm along the way. Where Green and Broken Green Trails diverge, Broken Green continues on Route 1025. Further down, the trail turns onto Oakland Ridge. On this section, the traveler will move through a portion of lush state forest. Coming out at the top of Oakland Ridge is a point where a beautiful vista of hills and open countryside can be enjoyed. The End of Oakland Ridge road, the trail user will turn right onto KY 182 and follow it to the entrance of Carter Caves State Resort Park.