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Chuck Crume Nature Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 116 Google reviews · Running trail in Bowling Green, Kentucky · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Chuck Crume Nature 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.
20-acre park offering a secluded, wooded trail for walking or running, plus 2 picnic tables.
What runners say about Chuck Crume Nature Park
“The canopy of trees kept the sun off of us, and it's easy to stay there for a long period of time.”
“This is an amazing place quiet and peaceful.”
“Till about half an hour and my dogs loved it! I have a friendly German Shepherd he loved all the trees and places to hide lol”
Great place to take a quick break from your busy day and life. Awesome spot to take your dog or go on a quick walk or run. Beautiful scenery all around. Makes you feel like you're in the middle of a forest right in the middle of town.
Amazing! Barely ever anyone there, but lots of birds and makes for a nice walk. Lots of different paths to take, and even some nice places to set up a picnic.
This trail is tucked away behind a church (was confused when i drove into a church parking lot), and it is perfect for those who aren't necessarily ready for a full-blown hike. This is definitely walking friendly, and my two year old had no problem walking by himself.
Walking trail in the woods in the city. That's the best way I can describe it. Some paths are maintained with wood chips and some and just cut enough to make them a walking path. Everything is covered so that's a plus for sure. A few different entrances but parking behind the church is the easiest.
Trail conditions & character
“There was a secluded feeling, and we only saw two people walking their dogs.”
“The canopy of trees kept the sun off of us, and it's easy to stay there for a long period of time.”
“This trail is tucked away behind a church (was confused when i drove into a church parking lot), and it is perfect for those who aren't necessarily ready for a full-blown hike.”
“This is an amazing place quiet and peaceful.”
Plan your run at Chuck Crume Nature Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- Websitebgky.org
- Phone+1 270-393-3249
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–8 pm |
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