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Devou Park Hiking/Biking Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 79 Google reviews · Running trail in Ludlow, Kentucky · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
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Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Devou Park Hiking/Biking 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.

Open 24hScenicHilly

Climbing and hiking trails and mountain-biking paths that offer downhill jumps, challenging hills and city views.

What runners say about Devou Park Hiking/Biking Trailhead

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (79 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

I've been hiking here for over four years and leading hikes here. It's a great place!

★★★★★ — Sherry , Oct 2023

Great parking lot and access to miles of wonderful trails. If Youre a a beginner or new to trail riding I recommend the sleepy hollow side . smoother and less intense climbs. Incinerator trail jacks your heart rate up immediately so you better be ready!

★★★★★ — Joe , Mar 2022

The trail head could use some work and the signage at the top of the Incinerator could really use a map or better direction signage. The benches are a welcome site when you finish the climb. Where the back bowl splits off could use a sign too.

★★★★☆ — Nathan , Nov 2020

Best mountain biking within a 2-3 hour drive of Cincinnati. Well marked trails, with levels of difficulty indicated. Well maintained, check out the Cora website for trail conditions.

★★★★★ — Mike , Jun 2020

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

⛰️ Hills / elevation 9 mentions

“Great trails for tech climbs and decents, flowy downhill, jump lines, lots of elevation.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“There are some nice views of the river from the trails and they are well made and maintained.”

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Plan your run at Devou Park Hiking/Biking Trailhead

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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.

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Devou Park Hiking/Biking Trailhead

Ludlow, Kentucky

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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.