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Jeffers Bend Recreation Area
4.3 ★★★★☆ 208 Google reviews · Running trail in Hopkinsville, Kentucky · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Jeffers Bend Recreation Area'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.
Public park across 40 acres with lots of plant variety, walking trails & a city events calendar.
What runners say about Jeffers Bend Recreation Area
“The trail , the pond & spill well are amazing, very quiet & relaxing beautiful place”
“The trail , the pond & spill well are amazing, very quiet & relaxing beautiful place”
A beautiful peaceful place. Whomever keeps this place up is doing a pretty good job. I would have loved to see more flowers- will come back hopefully they will bloomed. I enjoyed the labels. One could walk & explore & learn here for hours. Walk down to the little dam/ waterfall @ the river. It is gorgeous.
Nice place to walk through the woods. Be prepared to get some spider webs in your face though. Good spot to bird. The only downside is that people don't pick up after their dogs or even keep them on a leash at this park, which poses a major safety risk.
It was a nice relaxing creekside walk. I'm sure it it prettier when everything is blooming.
Great place to hike and enjoy nature. Huge fish fun for people of all ages
Trail conditions & character
“The trail , the pond & spill well are amazing, very quiet & relaxing beautiful place”
“The trail , the pond & spill well are amazing, very quiet & relaxing beautiful place”
“The only downside is that people don't pick up after their dogs or even keep them on a leash at this park, which poses a major safety risk.”
Plan your run at Jeffers Bend Recreation Area
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both 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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitejeffersbend.org
- Phone+1 270-885-5600
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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 |
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