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Hopkinsville Greenway System - North Dr Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 75 Google reviews · Running trail in Hopkinsville, Kentucky · Dawn to dusk

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
15 mi
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Dawn to dusk

Confirmed from Hopkinsville Greenway System - North Dr 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.

Paved15 miLit at nightScenicStroller / ADARestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

Scenic walking paths and benches scattered throughout this urban park.

What runners say about Hopkinsville Greenway System - North Dr Trailhead

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (75 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Thanks to the city and sponsors for creating a well maintained rail trail for walking, running, or cycling, with a handful of parks along the way.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 7 mentions

“The place has a tremendously amount plainly speaking PLEASANT PEOPLE using such a beautiful place within a otherwise rough city”

My family absolutely loves this walking path. Whether were walking or riding a bike we always feel safe, especially since we have seen police officers patrolling the walkway on bikes. We highly recommend this place.

★★★★★ — Jen , Dec 2021

Really nice, paved trail system in a cute little small town. I'm a long distance runner who travels for work extensively, and it's hard to find good routes in small towns. Thanks to the city and sponsors for creating a well maintained rail trail for walking, running, or cycling, with a handful of parks along the way.

★★★★★ — Maggie , Mar 2018

It’s such a fun walking trail not to long and has some really nice views

★★★★★ — Julianna , Aug 2024

It is a nice place to walk & relax , sit on bench see the deer stroll by within a few feet.Do bird watching , it's just really great place that happens to be in a very busy city life.

★★★★★ — John , Sep 2020

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 75 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 10 mentions

“The place has a tremendously amount plainly speaking PLEASANT PEOPLE using such a beautiful place within a otherwise rough city”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“A nature trail, with the added bonus of being paved with cement!”

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🚻 Restrooms

“Meant to go 1 mile ended going 6 great trail needs to add some bathrooms along trail for convenience”

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🚰 Water fountains

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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💡 Lit for night running

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Stroller / ADA accessible

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🏃 Long-run distance (5mi+)

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Plan your run at Hopkinsville Greenway System - North Dr Trailhead

The practical stuff

  • AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • Distance15 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitehopkinsvilleky.us
  • Phone+1 270-887-4290
  • Social Instagram

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

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 Hopkinsville Greenway System - North Dr Trailhead

North Dr, Hopkinsville, KY 42240

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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.