Jessamine Creek Gorge hikers must begin making reservations

JESSAMINE COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) – Beginning immediately, the Jessamine County Fiscal Court now requires visitors of the Jessamine Creek Gorge Preserve to make reservations on www.jessamineco.com before their hike. This policy has been put into place to preserve and protect the gorge for future generations.

As owners and operators of the Preserve property, JCFC is dedicated to the preservation and protection of both the property and the multiple federally and state listed threatened and endangered species inhabiting the area.

In recent years, Jessamine Creek Gorge Preserve, a 268-acre tract recognized as one of the most important sites for conservation within the Kentucky River Palisades, has experienced a tremendous increase in visitors; the required reservation policy has been enacted in response to that increase.

Jessamine County Fiscal Court observes a Deed of Conservation Easement with the Kentucky Heritage Land Conservation Fund Board establishing these guidelines for usage:

• Please stay on designated trail
• No entry into water
• No hunting or fishing
• No littering
• No illegal activity
• Do not remove disturb or deface minerals, archaeological features or other natural features
• Do not disturb or remove flora, fauna, soil, rocks or other components
• Do not collect anything from the property
• No animals shall be brought onto the property
• No motorized vehicles or bikes
• No camping
• No fire or grills
• No drones
• Must be at least 15 years of age or with a guardian

For any questions, contact the County Judge/Executive’s Office at 859-885-4500.

For more information, follow the Jessamine County, Kentucky Facebook page, or visit www.jessamineco.com.