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Buckley Wildlife Sanctuary
3.9 ★★★★☆ 112 Google reviews · Running trail in Frankfort, Kentucky · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Buckley Wildlife Sanctuary'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.
Quiet, scenic space featuring hiking trails, a bird blind and picnic areas.
What runners say about Buckley Wildlife Sanctuary
“We took the red trail It's well maintained and very manageable for the beginner.”
“This is a quiet woods walk, you hear the many birds and catch glimpses.”
Trails through woods and clean flush toilets. Here independently but nice pavilion for groups. Thankfully allowed dog on leash. Saw a wild turkey and deer prints so restrain your dog.
This is a nice place to come for a walk. There are very few visitors most days. Today there were only three cars when I arrived. I only saw two people on the trails. I hiked the Red Trail today, which is a nice 2 mile walk when combined with the yellow Trail. For a Wildlife Preserve though you see very little wildlife.
We took the red trail It's well maintained and very manageable for the beginner. This is a quiet woods walk, you hear the many birds and catch glimpses. There are a few openings to expansive fields and some panoramic views. The red trail makers are not clear at some turns because of the unmarked maintenance trails.
We stopped here after touring Woodford Reserve and found it to be quite deserted. The trails are pleasant and the bird blind was especially delightful. I may not have felt comfortable walking here by myself because there were so few people around (on a Sunday afternoon.)
Trail conditions & character
“There are a few openings to expansive fields and some panoramic views.”
“This is a quiet woods walk, you hear the many birds and catch glimpses.”
Plan your run at Buckley Wildlife Sanctuary
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitebggreensource.org
- Phone(859) 873-5711
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–7 PM |
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