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Elizabeth Furnace Recreation Area

KY

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7-day forecast

Sun82°61°Scattered Rain Showers
Mon68°55°Rain Showers Likely
Tue62°50°Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed58°50°Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Thu59°48°Rain Showers Likely
Fri64°47°Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat65°Mostly Sunny

Sun: Scattered Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · wind 2 to 8 mph SW

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FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain

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Overview

Elizabeth Furnace Recreation Area offers forested trails, campsites and open grassy picnic areas along the tranquil Passage Creek. Enjoy hiking the Pig Iron and Charcoal trail and learn how iron was historically mined and smelted. Spend the day fishing from a stocked trout stream, grilling out at a picnic spot, or taking a stroll across the swinging bridge to view the historic cabin.

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FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain

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Weather

7-day forecast

Sun82°61°Scattered Rain Showers
Mon68°55°Rain Showers Likely
Tue62°50°Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed58°50°Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Thu59°48°Rain Showers Likely
Fri64°47°Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat65°Mostly Sunny

Sun: Scattered Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · wind 2 to 8 mph SW

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

Elizabeth Furnace Recreation Area

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Overview

Trails nearby

PIG IRON INTERPRETIVE

CHARCOAL INTERPRETIVE

BEAR WALLOW SPUR

BOTTS

SIDEWINDER

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More places nearby

Horseshoe Bend Hiker-Biker Campsite

Calico Rocks Hiker-Biker Campsite

Mathews Arm Campground

Trails nearby

PIG IRON INTERPRETIVE

CHARCOAL INTERPRETIVE

BEAR WALLOW SPUR

BOTTS

SIDEWINDER

Photos from visitors

No photos from visitors yet

Trip reports

No trip reports yet

Cell coverage here

Reservations

Reviews

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