Welcome to the Rowan 222! Located just 15A± minutes from downtown Morehead, this property in Rowan County offers the best of both worlds-some of the prettiest hardwood ridges and wildlife habitats Kentucky has to offer, while still being just minutes from a major hospital, grocery stores, restaurants, and everyday conveniences.
For a tract of this size, accessibility is exceptional. Christy Creek Road provides easy access, and a short drive across a creek and down a country road leads to direct road frontage on the property. A cleared, graveled area near the road would make an excellent location for a cabin, camper, hunting camp, or even your future home. Electric and water are available nearby.
A county-maintained gravel road also crosses the property and provides access to a small family cemetery. This quarter-mile roadway and cemetery area are subject to an easement allowing family members to visit, but the road is beautifully maintained and conveniently leads to the main entrance of the Rowan 222. Gates and signage mark the property boundaries and welcome you into an extensive trail system.
The current owners primarily enjoyed the property for ATV riding and invested in improving the trails, hiring dozer work to widen them for larger side-by-sides and utility vehicles. The result is an impressive network of trails that reaches nearly every corner of the farm. Spend a day exploring scenic ridges, creek bottoms, and hidden hollows-or spend a week and still discover something new.
Although the owners aren't hunters themselves, they leased the property last year, and it has seen very little hunting pressure over time. Wildlife habitat is outstanding. Multiple creeks and water sources, thick bedding cover, mature hardwood timber, and several small hilltop openings create ideal conditions for whitetail deer and wild turkey. A few secluded clearings would make excellent food plot locations, and deer and turkey can be found throughout the property. And let's be honest-dragging a big Kentucky buck uphill for half a mile loses its appeal pretty quickly. The established trail system and excellent accessibility make this property especially attractive for hunters who want quality habitat without having to hike miles into the backcountry.
The timber appears to be a healthy, mature hardwood stand. While selective harvesting may have occurred years ago, it is not readily apparent today. Buyers may wish to explore opportunities such as selective timber harvests or carbon credit programs to generate supplemental income.
The property is deeded as 222A± acres. LandID mapping identifies an additional 50A± acre section to the west that carries a federal overlay, and the Forest Service ALP map indicates this area may adjoin or overlap with the Daniel Boone National Forest. There is currently no survey on file, and buyers should verify acreage independently, but the sellers may consider assisting with survey costs as part of a strong offer.
Large tracts with this combination of size, accessibility, recreational appeal, and proximity to town simply don't come along very often. The chance to hunt in a county known for producing giant Kentucky whitetails while still being only 15A± minutes from dinner at a restaurant or a quick run to the grocery store is becoming increasingly hard to find.
If you're looking for a place to hunt, ride, explore, or simply escape for a while, give a call for a private showing and to experience #TheSmallTownWay.
Location:
Apple Grove Lane
Morehead, KY 40351
Rowan County
5A± Miles NE of Morehead
15A± Miles NE of Cave Run Lake
71A± Miles NE of Lexington
108A± Miles SE of Cincinnati, OH
Coordinates:
38.18005, -83.37139
Property Use:
Potential Home/Cabin Site
Timber Investment
Recreational
Hunting
Tax Information:
TBD
Property Information:
222A± Deeded Acres
Cleared Build Site
Mature Hardwood Timber
Extensive Trail System
Ridge Tops/Creek Bottoms/Secluded Hollows
Multiple Creeks & Year-Round Water Sources
Several Openings for Wildlife Food Plots
Abundant Whitetails & Wild Turkeys
Excellent Tree Stand Locations
Thick Bedding Cover
Utilities Available Nearby
Lot/land
$550,000
Apple Grove Ln, Morehead, KY 40351
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222Acres
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222 Acres Lot
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What's special
Thick bedding coverExtensive trail systemSecluded clearingsMature hardwood timberSeveral small hilltop openings
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Listed by:
Jon Toelke,
SmallTown Properties 769-888-2522
Source: REALSTACK,MLS#: 111629
Facts & features
Interior
Property
Lot
- Size: 222 Acres
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Morehead
Financial & listing details
- Date on market: 7/2/2026
- Lease term: Contact For Details
Estimated market value
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 7/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $550,000 |
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Monthly payment
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 40351
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Car-DependentNearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Rodburn Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 2.4 mi
- 5/10Rowan County Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 6.1 mi
- 6/10Rowan County Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.1 mi
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- Kentucky
- Rowan County
- Morehead
- 40351
- Apple Grove Ln






