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Brighton Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 36 Google reviews · Running trail in Lexington, Kentucky · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Brighton 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 Brighton Trail
“The section between Man O' War and Pleasant Ridge is shaded and scenic and leads to the Park and dog park.”
“This trail is suitable for people of all ages, including young kids, adults, and elderly individuals.”
“Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash.”
Oof.. second trail today and I'm glad it was short and flat but wooooeeee it's a pretty trail to get lost on 😅 Lots of trail space to not see anyone for a bit which I am always a fan of 🫣
Brighton East Trail is a 3.3-mile trail suitable for walking, running, and cycling. Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash. This trail is suitable for people of all ages, including young kids, adults, and elderly individuals.
Excellent trail for run,walk,jog or bike ride. Their is also MTB trails at the far end. Highly recommended. Several places to park to access the trail.
Nicely done, clean, short trail with interesting bike and walking trail side trails. If you need a longer journey, the trail continues on over Polo Club Blvd ending at the Liquor Barn. Soon the bridge over Man O War will connect to the rest of the expanding trail system.
Trail conditions & character
“The section between Man O' War and Pleasant Ridge is shaded and scenic and leads to the Park and dog park.”
“The section between Man O' War and Pleasant Ridge is shaded and scenic and leads to the Park and dog park.”
“The paved trail is fine but the plethora of light hiking trails along it are a gem.”
Plan your run at Brighton Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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