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Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 188 Google reviews · Running trail in Clarksville, Indiana · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Lewis and Clark Bicentennial 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.

ScenicRestrooms

Park featuring trails (including one to Ohio Falls) and a history exhibit.

What runners say about Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (188 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Beautiful place to walk around so much nature to many wild animals to look around there and history to learn.”

Very beautiful views of the Ohio River, the trails are nice and long with plenty of greenery.

★★★★★ — Sass , Jul 2024

Even though the cabin was burned down,this is a nice peaceful place to spend a little time walking around. there is a Good view of the River & Island from The cabin site, and it usually receives a great breeze from off The river.

★★★★★ — Roy , Jul 2024

Nice little park, clean and well kept. I like the historic value of the park. To imagine what things must have looked like to Lewis and Clark. I would have liked to seen the unspoiled beauty of the river and landscape as they did. There are a few picnic tables here and there too.

★★★★☆ — Brad , Apr 2022

Beautiful place to walk around so much nature to many wild animals to look around there and history to learn. Sadly few years a go then house was on fire. And nobody has done anything about it hopefully the city can fix it because its very important for our community and visitors.

★★★★★ — Anthony , Apr 2022

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 7 mentions

“A great place to take in the views of the river and Louisville, the historic cabin on the site was recently burned by an arsonist and has yet to be replaced or repaired.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“you might want to use a restroom before you get there, because there are none on site,”

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The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • 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

Hours

Monday 6:30 am–10 pm
Tuesday 6:30 am–10 pm
Wednesday 6:30 am–10 pm
Thursday 6:30 am–10 pm
Friday 7 am–10:30 pm
Saturday 6:30 am–10 pm
Sunday 6:30 am–10 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 Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Park

1240 Harrison Ave, Clarksville, IN 47129

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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.