Sunset at Hartig Park and Wildlife Reserve Overlook

Overview. This is a drive-up overlook at the end of the road in Hartig Park and Wildlife Reserve in Gallatin County. Views like this are few and far between along the Ohio River, and this 800+ acre park is something of a lesser known in Northern Kentucky. It offers free camping, this amazing view, and a number of trails that I’ll fully explore in the coming weeks. Also, expect to see deer in great numbers along the farm fields leading to the park during their active hours.

Park entrance. The entrance to the park is at the end of Steels Bottom Road (KY-1992). [map]

Navigation. Take the gravel road past the picnic shelter and make your way uphill. There are a number of grass roadbeds along the way - continue on the gravel until reaching the overlook.

CAUTION - Road hazards. Portions of Steels Bottom Road are sliding downhill and at times this is a single lane. Drive carefully and yield as appropriate. Also, low clearance vehicles should not be driven here.

CAUTION - Poisonous snakes. Copperheads can be found in the region. Stay alert on the trail, as snakes are commonly found taking in the warmth of the trail. Give them a wide berth or wait for them to move off the trail.