{"data":{"id":"us-ky/krs-148.630","jurisdiction":"us-ky","citation":"KRS 148.630","heading":"Classes of trails established.","body":"The state system of trails shall be composed of:\n(1) State scenic trails, which will be extended trails so located as to provide maximum\npotential for the appreciation of natural areas and for the conservation and\nenjoyment of the significant scenic, histo ric, natural, ecological, geological, and\ncultural qualities of the areas through which such trails pass. Each of these trails\nwill be limited exclusively to foot use, except that the use of horses or off -road\nmotorized vehicles or nonmotorized bicycles ma y also be permitted on segments of\nscenic trails where specifically designated by the department. Because of their\nextended length, the state scenic trails shall be supplemented by support facilities\nbut only on that part of a trail which is in a state par k or recreation area. Such\nsupport facilities may include, where deemed necessary and feasible, primitive\nshelters, fireplaces, safe water supply, and other related public -use facilities. These\nfacilities shall comply with the state's health standards. No open wood fires shall be\npermitted on state scenic trails except in areas with support facilities specifically\ndesignated for such purpose.\n(2) State recreation trails, which will provide a variety of outdoor recreation uses in or\nreasonably accessible to urban areas. These trails may be of the following types:\nfoot, horse, off -road motorized vehicles or nonmotorized bicycles as specifically\ndesignated by the department.\n(3) Connecting or side trails, which will provide additional points of public access to\nstate recreation trails, state scenic trails, or which will provide connections between\nsuch trails. They shall be of the nature of the trails they serve.","path":["KRS Chapter 148"],"source_url":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=1777","current_through":"Includes enactments through the 2026 Regular Session","vintage":"09/05/2026","retrieved_at":"2026-09-05T20:50:41Z","sha256":"75d02202324cb3d648f89394ac3f6bb00198485a1de1f45a809a15201688e1a5","source_id":"us-ky","stale":false,"prev":"us-ky/krs-148.620","next":"us-ky/krs-148.640"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}