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Great Crossing Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 58 Google reviews · Running trail in Georgetown, Kentucky · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Great Crossing 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.

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendlyRestrooms

Park with baseball fields and a children's playground, plus picnic tables.

What runners say about Great Crossing Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (58 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“4 very well kept softball diamonds, with concessions and restrooms.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“It’s very beautiful and all the people you pass are courteous and nice!”

Very nice dog park. Separated with small dogs under 25 lb on one side and bigger dogs on the other. The only problem I have with that is I have a 16 lb Jack Russell Chihuahua mix and he likes to play with the big boys.

★★★★★ — Candi , Apr 2026

Great Crossing Park is our favorite local walking trail! It’s very beautiful and all the people you pass are courteous and nice!

★★★★★ — Jeff , Sep 2020

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 58 reviews →

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.

🏞️ Scenic views 8 mentions

“It’s very beautiful and all the people you pass are courteous and nice!”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“4 very well kept softball diamonds, with concessions and restrooms.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack

“Parking lot is not graveled so I would not recommend going when it's raining or muddy.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 13 mentions

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Plan your run at Great Crossing Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
  • 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitegscparks.com
  • Phone+1 502-863-7865
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 6 am–11 pm
Tuesday 6 am–11 pm
Wednesday 6 am–11 pm
Thursday 6 am–11 pm
Friday 6 am–11 pm
Saturday 6 am–11 pm
Sunday 6 am–11 pm

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 Great Crossing Park

135 Betsy Wy, Georgetown, KY 40324

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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.