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Licking River Greenway Trailhead
4.1 ★★★★☆ 64 Google reviews · Running trail in Covington, Kentucky · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- 75 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Licking River Greenway 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.
Footpaths near the river for walking and biking, plus a nearby bridge with a homeless encampment.
What runners say about Licking River Greenway Trailhead
I love this place. When I am feeling stressed, I walk to the river with my husband and my dog.
This is my place is relaxing and getting my head together. My husband and I go every chance we get. With working split shifts, its difficult throughout the week. We take our dog and let her just be a dog. Very friendly people that ya may run into. Love the fishing too. You never know that kind of wildlife you may find
Nice walk. A shame your not allowed to camp in this area, there are a few perfect spots for it. It would be great if there was a bench along the trail so us older folks could sit down and rest.
One of the better places around Covington to go for a walk. A nice trail with mixed surfaces, some dirt and some pavement. There's a climb up to the water retaining wall then back down. Connects to several parks and goes along the river for a while with some pretty views.
Trail conditions & character
“When I am feeling stressed, I walk to the river with my husband and my dog.”
“Smooth trail for sections above the floodwall and with a bit more upkeep it could be better along the river portion.”
Plan your run at Licking River Greenway Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- Distance75 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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecovingtonky.gov
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–8:30 pm |
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