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Central Hardwoods Scenic Trail Trailhead (English Hill))

4 ★★★★☆ 1 Google reviews · Running trail in Murray, Kentucky · Hours vary

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Central Hardwoods Scenic Trail Trailhead (English Hill)) yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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 Central Hardwoods Scenic Trail Trailhead (English Hill))

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (1 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

The trail was well maintained for bicycles and walking. There was quite a bit of poison ivy along the sides of the trail so take care. One in our group found tiny ticks on her, possibly falling out of the overhanging trees.

★★★★☆ — Thomas , Apr 2024

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The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • 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.

Where to find Central Hardwoods Scenic Trail Trailhead (English Hill))

68/80-B, Murray, KY 42071

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.