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Armco Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 327 Google reviews · Running trail in Ashland, Kentucky · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Armco Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Scenic site with playgrounds and disc golf, plus sheltered picnic tables.
What runners say about Armco Park
“It boasts a beautiful, well-maintained setting with a large lake perfect for fishing and boating.”
“It was the perfect spot to take my dog for a nice walk, and the scenery was beautiful everywhere you looked.”
“The park features an 18-hole executive golf course known for its serene views and excellent conditions, ideal for all skill levels.”
Beautiful park with trails for all levels, hiking and biking. Plenty of shelters and playgrounds scattered throughout. Has an extensive archery range with many lifelike archery targets.
Armco is nice. Very crowded with the new Disc Golf there. I couldn’t find the actual walking trails there were so many there: So I came back on Tuesday and what a difference. This place is like Carter caves without driving that far. The trails are nice and spacious.. trails are kept very clean so far.
Beautiful & peaceful. Several large shelters are available for family gatherings as well as many covered picnic tables. Several playgrounds are available with many next to the shelters for convenience. Choice of shade or bright sunny areas. Walking paths & clean restrooms are available as well as outdoor games.
A very beautiful and peaceful place to take a nice walk. A lot of steep hills, for good cardio. There is also a nice trail walk. Shows some history. I enjoy the trail walk also. But I like walking the park also. After I take a walk up and down those hills, I feel like I've actually done something.
Trail conditions & character
“It was the perfect spot to take my dog for a nice walk, and the scenery was beautiful everywhere you looked.”
“The park features an 18-hole executive golf course known for its serene views and excellent conditions, ideal for all skill levels.”
“Walking paths & clean restrooms are available as well as outdoor games.”
Plan your run at Armco Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Phone(606) 928-9551
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–9 PM |
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