# Event Details - **Event Name**: Berea Forest HIkes - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 20 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am (-04:00) - **Event Description**: October 20th - Casey County Explorers travel to Berea Forest gathering at The Berea College Forestry Outreach Nature Center, 2047 Big Hill Road, Berea, KY at 9:00 am. Casey County Crew departs from the Liberty First Christian Church parking lot at 7:30 for those interested in carpooling. There are many options for all levels and interests. Weather forecast looks great. We'll take group pictures, split into hiking groups based on interest, and have a brief time for introductions and sharing updates at 9:00am. Hopefully we can get on the trails shortly thereafter. Please review the information below to decide what you are interested in exploring. AI generated information from Google Gemini Berea College Forest, located where the Bluegrass Region meets the Appalachian foothills, offers over 12 miles of exceptional hiking centered primarily around The Pinnacles (starting from the Indian Fort Theater trailhead off Big Hill Road). Berea, Kentucky The trail system ranges from easy scenic walks to rugged clifftop scrambles: BC Forestry Outreach Center - Berea College 1. Signature Pinnacle Hikes (Moderate to Hard) Indian Fort Lookout: A moderate, classic first hike (roughly 1 mile from the trailhead) featuring a steady climb to sandstone cliffs and sweeping views over the foothills. Berea, Kentucky East Pinnacle: A longer, moderate route that leads to one of the premier sunrise spots in central Kentucky, offering panoramic views looking east over the knobs. You can connect it directly to Indian Fort Lookout via the Upper East Pinnacle Trail. Berea, Kentucky+ 1 West Pinnacle: A moderate-to-hard route featuring a rockier scramble near the top that opens up to a dramatic, breezy summit—widely regarded as a favorite local spot for sunsets. Berea, Kentucky 2. Alternative Overlooks & Connector Trails Eagle’s Nest & Buzzard’s Roost: Quieter intermediate overlooks branching off the main network. Eagle's Nest features a unique boulder formation, while Buzzard's Roost is heavily surrounded by trees, making it particularly scenic during autumn. Berea, Kentucky+ 1 Kelly’s Trail: Classified as a difficult 1.2-mile trail near Buzzard’s Roost that introduces more rugged terrain and a greater physical challenge. BC Forestry Outreach Center - Berea College Shorter/Beginner Loops: Trails like the Lower East Pinnacle Trail, Sacred Shadow Trail, and Walnut Trail offer gentler, lower-impact forest walks. BC Forestry Outreach Center - Berea College 3. Other Forest Areas Nearby Brushy Fork Trails: Located just behind the Berea College campus, this area features a network of loops totaling over 4 miles for a convenient, highly customizable local hike. ArcGIS StoryMaps Owsley Fork Reservoir: Situated east of Berea off Big Hill Road, this area provides calmer waterside recreation, kayaking, and light hiking paths. ArcGIS StoryMaps Quick Tips for Visiting Rules: Trails are open dawn to dusk for hiking only (no bikes or horses permitted). Dogs are welcome but must remain on a leash. Berea, Kentucky+ 1 Preparation: Real hiking shoes or boots are recommended because the upper elevation climbs are quite rocky, and the clifftop edges are unfenced. Berea, Kentucky Resources: You can stop by the Berea College Forestry Outreach Center near the Pinnacle trailhead to grab physical maps, check trail condition updates, or use the facilities before you head out. Berea College October 25th - 28th - Fall hiking trip to Fall Creek Falls, TN November 3rd - Exercise Your Vote - Wellness Fair & Walk - 9:30 am at the Anderson Dean Community Park in Harrodsburg, KY November 10th - Bernheim Forest near Bardstown, KY November 17th - Friendsgiving with Teresa High and Rhonda Hardin in Casey County - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/berea/berea-forest-hikes/200030853774626 - **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, Art, Theatre, Business, performances, health-wellness, Entertainment, Contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Berea - **state**: KY - **country**: United States - **location**: 2047 Big Hill Rd, Berea, KY 40403-9020, United States - **lat**: 37.55345 - **long**: -84.24094 - **full address**: 2047 Big Hill Rd, Berea, KY 40403-9020, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Berea Forest HIkes - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/7eb49dccee42c6064e4d788a90c168c49b0387dfa98ee0cf55948b8a565f3368-rimg-w800-h602-dca8c8e8-gmir?v=1792381045 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Berea Forest HIkes being held? - **A:** Berea Forest HIkes takes place on Tue, 20 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am to Tue, 20 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am at 2047 Big Hill Rd, Berea, KY 40403-9020, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Berea Forest HIkes ? - **A:** Berea Forest HIkes is organized by Casey County Explorers. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Berea Forest HIkes", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/7eb49dccee42c6064e4d788a90c168c49b0387dfa98ee0cf55948b8a565f3368-rimg-w800-h602-dca8c8e8-gmir?v=1792381045", "startDate": "2026-10-20T09:00:00-04:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/berea/berea-forest-hikes/200030853774626", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "2047 Big Hill Rd, Berea, KY 40403-9020, United States", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "2047 Big Hill Rd, Berea, KY 40403-9020, United States", "addressLocality": "Berea", "addressRegion": "KY", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "37.55345", "longitude": "-84.24094" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "October 20th - Casey County Explorers travel to Berea Forest gathering at The Berea College Forestry Outreach Nature Center, 2047 Big Hill Road, Berea, KY at 9:00 am. 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