It curves to the southeast and crosses over Buck Creek and enters Daniel Boone National Forest.

It winds its way to the east and crosses the Rockcastle River and enter Laurel County.

On the eastern edge of the national forest, it intersects the northern terminus of KY 312 (Laurel Lake Road).

It then travels along the eastern edge of the forest and intersects the western terminus of KY 552 (West Pine Hill Road).

It intersects the southern terminus of KY 3432 (Parker Road) before passing Wiginton Cemetery and New London Country Club.

It curves to the northeast and intersects U.S. Route 25 (US 25; South Laurel Road/South Main Street).

It then meets its eastern terminus, an intersection with the Hal Rogers Parkway.