New Trail Markers Installed Near Devil Anse Trailhead

Canada, KY · May 31, 2026

Sunday morning quiet has settled over the creek. It is the kind of day where the mist hangs low in the hollows a little longer than usual, giving everyone a legitimate excuse to pour a second cup of coffee before heading out.

📰 The Lead

The Hatfield-McCoy Regional Recreation Authority wrapped up a significant signage overhaul late yesterday on the Devil Anse trail system, which winds through the ridges overlooking our community. Crews installed high-visibility wayfinding markers and updated safety maps at several key junctions between here and the Hardy trailhead.

This project specifically addresses resident concerns regarding out-of-state riders occasionally wandering onto private residential drives. The new markers are color-coded to match the latest digital maps used by tourists, making it much easier for visitors to navigate the steep terrain without straying from the designated paths. For locals, this means fewer stray ATVs in the garden and a more organized flow of traffic through the trailhead access points as the summer riding season hits its peak.

🏙️ Local Pulse

  • Highway Mowing Resumes — State crews are scheduled to begin mowing the shoulders along US-119 tomorrow morning; please give the tractors plenty of room.

  • Middle School Registration — The online portal for Belfry Middle School new student registration opens tomorrow for the upcoming fall semester.

  • Early Berry Harvest — Local roadside stands near the Hardy intersection have reported the first small batches of mountain strawberries are ready for pickup this afternoon.

☁️ Today's Outlook

  • High 82°F · Low 57°F — Overcast
    • The clouds offer a nice break from the glare for any afternoon porch sitting.

📅 What's On Around Town

  • Community Potluck — Pond Creek Volunteer Fire Dept, 1:00 PM Bring a side dish and catch up with neighbors at the station’s monthly social.

  • Pikeville: "The Sound of Music" — Jenny Wiley Theatre, 2:00 PM A short drive for the final matinee performance of the spring season.

  • Williamson: River Levee Sunset Walk — West Williamson, 7:00 PM Join the local walking club for a casual three-mile loop along the Tug Fork.

📸 Spotlight & Story

  • The Devil Anse Trailhead
    • Named for the patriarch of the Hatfield clan, this access point connects our quiet valley to hundreds of miles of off-road adventure. While the trails bring thousands of visitors annually, the trailhead remains a quiet gateway where the history of the 1880s meets modern Appalachian tourism.

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