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Licking River Greenway & Trails

3.5 ★★★★☆ 2 Google reviews · Running trail in Covington, Kentucky · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Licking River Greenway & Trails yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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 Licking River Greenway & Trails

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (2 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Wallace woods is already low key, this little hiking nook along the flood wall is even more low keyer.

★★★★★ — Evan , Jan 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 2 reviews →

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The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • 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.

Where to find Licking River Greenway & Trails

Eastern Ave, Covington, KY 41014

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Running trails near Covington

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Licking River Greenway Trailhead

4.1 ★★★★☆ 64 reviews

Covington, KY

75 miPavedDog-friendly

Footpaths near the river for walking and biking, plus a nearby bridge with a homeless encampment.

under a mile away

Licking River Greenway Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 19 reviews

Covington, KY

1.1 miles away

Riddleview Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 85 reviews

Newport, KY

ScenicDog-friendly

Quaint green space with a playground and swings, plus a basketball court and baseball field.

1.6 miles away

George Rogers Clark Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,176 reviews

Covington, KY

Scenic

Benches and picnic areas in a landscaped garden featuring waterfall sights and river views.

1.7 miles away

Scenic Overlook at Devou Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,337 reviews

Covington, KY

PavedScenic

City-view bench-strewn park with hiking trails and disc golf set above the skyline.

1.8 miles away

Ohio River Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 4,228 reviews

Cincinnati, OH

Scenic

Scenic riverside venue with fountains, gardens, walkways, playgrounds, event lawns & restaurants.

2.1 miles away

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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.