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Hoy Park Trails
4.1 ★★★★☆ 15 Google reviews · Running trail in Franklin, Kentucky · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Crushed gravel
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Hoy Park Trails' 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 Hoy Park Trails
Hoy Park is a fairly easy trail as it mostly flat. The trail is covered with gravel so it is preferable to wear wear decent shoes. Because it is in a lower place, it can flood when there is heavy rain. There are no public restrooms at this park.
A very peaceful trail to walk, and is well-maintained. The longest section of the loop winds through a small woods, and is my favorite. The trail is gravel, with wide mown areas on each side.
Trails were well groomed but the wildlife area itself needed a lot of work done. It was mostly weeds and invasive species
This is a nice loop trail in Franklin, KY. (Took us less than 15 minutes to walk it)
Trail conditions & character
“The trail is covered with gravel so it is preferable to wear wear decent shoes.”
“The longest section of the loop winds through a small woods, and is my favorite.”
Plan your run at Hoy Park Trails
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo 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.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecavecountrytrails.com
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