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Greenbelt Miller’s Mill Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 33 Google reviews · Running trail in Owensboro, Kentucky · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Greenbelt Miller’s Mill 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.

PavedOpen 24hFlat & fastWaterTrailhead parking

What runners say about Greenbelt Miller’s Mill Trailhead

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (33 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏃 great for running 2 mentions

“I walk with my boy Bently ( great perinese) and it is a great place for walking, jogging, ect.”

Best place to start the trail. Limited parking, 6 parking spaces. The trail is paved, mostly flat, and there are several entry points along the way. I felt safe and enjoyed the path. Some shaded areas that was nice and breezy.

★★★★★ — Danielle , May 2025

This location brings back such good memories. Fifty years ago this trail was a railroad line that went into Owensboro. Back then there were no houses or stores, only woods and fields. The trail is a great pace to have a relaxing bike ride or walk.

★★★★★ — Art , Aug 2025

Great place to walk with your dog and listen to podcasts. Especially now that the water fountains have been turned back on.

★★★★★ — Salty , May 2023

I walk with my boy Bently ( great perinese) and it is a great place for walking, jogging, ect...

★★★★★ — Mary , Dec 2021

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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.

🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

“Limited parking, 6 parking spaces.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“The trail is paved, mostly flat, and there are several entry points along the way.”

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Flat & fast 2 mentions

“The trail is paved, mostly flat, and there are several entry points along the way.”

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🚰 Water fountains

“Especially now that the water fountains have been turned back on.”

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Plan your run at Greenbelt Miller’s Mill Trailhead

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking, water — reported by runners

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 Greenbelt Miller’s Mill Trailhead

4701 Water Wheel Way, Owensboro, KY 42303

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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.