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Capitol View Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 370 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 Capitol View 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.
Expansive 150-acre park with scenic views of the Kentucky River & numerous lighted fields.
What runners say about Capitol View Park
“Such a beautiful place, my 11 year old daughter easily was able to walk the 9 something miles.”
Capitol View is a great set of trails with a variety of smooth twisties and some tech. Don’t miss the sinkholes for a great drop/climb. Taking the trails under the road leads to a tough green climb and another particularly technical section behind the archives. Kudos to the trail gnomes that take care of everything!
Our favorite park to mountain bike! It's close to home and easy enough for beginners but challenging enough for more experienced riders. The trails are beautiful and very well-maintained. This was the first trail we ever rode on as a family and it's still our favorite.
What a wonderful it is to ride this park. Observing the Capitol from one of the hills, let you understand the name of it. Wonderful made in Kentucky!
Capitol View Park has great mountain biking trails. They have some good obstacles in certain places also. There are several miles of trials so you will not get bored quickly. If you keep looking, you’ll probably find some kind of hidden away. So just keep looking and riding. It’s a good time.
Trail conditions & character
“Such a beautiful place, my 11 year old daughter easily was able to walk the 9 something miles.”
“Taking the trails under the road leads to a tough green climb and another particularly technical section behind the archives.”
“Observing the Capitol from one of the hills, let you understand the name of it.”
“I entered the park and took the right and parked at the end of parking lot and entered trails their.”
Plan your run at Capitol View Park
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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitefrankfort.ky.gov
- Phone+1 502-875-8575
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–5 pm |
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