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paw paw trail to hickory trail loop

4.6 ★★★★★ 5 Google reviews · Running trail in Louisville, Kentucky · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Loop distance
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Shape
Loop
Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from paw paw trail to hickory trail loop'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.

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What runners say about paw paw trail to hickory trail loop

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (5 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

This trail was very rugged at times, not too bad! Was very beautiful and I would definitely recommend and do it again!!! There were lots of trees, flowers, and creeks to see. It took me 3 hours to do all 3 trails, a lil over 7 miles total.

★★★★★ — Monica , May 2025

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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.

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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 paw paw trail to hickory trail loop

8015 Turkey Run Pkwy, Louisville, KY 40291

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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.