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E.P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 217 Google reviews · Running trail in Louisville, Kentucky · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from E.P. "Tom" Sawyer State 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.
What runners say about E.P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park
“Even though it's heavily used, the park is kept in great shape and clean.”
“there is a path to walk through nature, and you can be surprised by beautiful animals such as deer and birds.”
Every season this place is a gem! Love hiking beyond the nature trails and finding remnants of the old lakeland asylum, the fabulous wetlands trail and the area across, beside and behind from the sawyer hayes building. There are many ducks in the huge pond.
I have visited this park since I was a child. I run and bike here daily. Very safe atmosphere with tins of activities ranging from basketball, swimming, archery, star gazing, tennis, pickle ball, bmx racing, mountain biking, running, soccer. You name it, Tom Sawyer will provide it. It is a overlooked park to hike.
Best state park for sports activities such as swimming, soccer, indoor sports like table tennis, badminton, chess and many more. You can do walks and follow trails and even walk your dog in this park. Family friendly and good for kids to swim and visit especially during summer.
This is a very large park with almost anything you would want, depending on which section of the park you go to. Sports fields, walking and hiking trails, more private areas where we have done family photos, playgrounds, ets.
Trail conditions & character
“there is a path to walk through nature, and you can be surprised by beautiful animals such as deer and birds.”
“You can do walks and follow trails and even walk your dog in this park.”
“The best thing about the park is that there are no cars allowed anywhere in the park except for the parking lot.”
“There is also a sheltered picnic table area with restroom in front of the trail entrance.”
Plan your run at E.P. "Tom" Sawyer State 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Phone+1 502-245-2280
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10 pm |
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