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Charles and Betty Russell Park Trailhead
4.4 ★★★★☆ 52 Google reviews · Running trail in Ashland, Kentucky · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Charles and Betty Russell Park Trailhead'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.
Recreational park featuring shaded hiking trails with some steep inclines.
What runners say about Charles and Betty Russell Park Trailhead
“Hidden in in the southern hills of downtown Ashland this trail is very well maintained whether you enjoy liesurely walks or an advanced off road running course.”
“There is no words for this place --Beautiful - I love the amazing views along with the sounds of nature very clean”
“Especially nice in the heat of the day as the canopy of trees keeps it cool and atenuates the noise of the city below.”
“I found all the trails to be well marked and maintained.”
“This is a great quiet place to go for a walk in the woods even in the middle of town.”
Like a little piece of heaven in the middle of the city of Ashland. Groomed trails that are fairly well maintained. Especially nice in the heat of the day as the canopy of trees keeps it cool and atenuates the noise of the city below.
Hidden in in the southern hills of downtown Ashland this trail is very well maintained whether you enjoy liesurely walks or an advanced off road running course.
Great trail to use, they have three different paths to chose from each a different length... Its really pretty through there this time of year...
Beautiful at this time of the year. Little slick but overall a great little trail to get some steps in.
Trail conditions & character
“Hidden in in the southern hills of downtown Ashland this trail is very well maintained whether you enjoy liesurely walks or an advanced off road running course.”
“I was just visiting Ashland, and these trails provided a nice short hike, with overlooks over the city most of the way.”
“Love taking my dog down there whenever I get the chance.”
“Especially nice in the heat of the day as the canopy of trees keeps it cool and atenuates the noise of the city below.”
“I found all the trails to be well marked and maintained.”
“The trail is pretty well maintainedand there is a pet waste pickup station and a trashcan available at the trailhead on top of the hill.”
Plan your run at Charles and Betty Russell Park Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteashlandky.gov
- Phone+1 606-327-2000
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–10 pm |
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