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Big Beech Trail
4.9 ★★★★★ 24 Google reviews · Running trail in Louisville, Kentucky · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Big Beech Trail'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.
What runners say about Big Beech Trail
“The only problem we have is when the general public does not respect how hard the parkland works work by keeping something offered to us to enjoy clean.”
Nice trail, was muddy after the rain. Took 4 kids ages 15, 11, 7 and 4 and they did great. We do hike a lot so they are seasoned kiddos. Seems like a fun place to take kiddos for other events. As we were leaving there was a movie playing at a soccer field with cute little booths as well.
Big Beech Trail is a gravel covered trail. Even after a little rain, the trail was in great condition. Clean and well groomed.
You know my husband and I really like to be in the outdoors. We enjoy hiking many of the trails that Parklands have. Love seeing wildlife. The only problem we have is when the general public does not respect how hard the parkland works work by keeping something offered to us to enjoy clean.
Trail conditions & character
“When there are posted areas of keeping dogs on leashes and picking up after them.”
“Nice trail, was muddy after the rain.”
Plan your run at Big Beech Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitetheparklands.org
- Phone(502) 584-0350
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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