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Shawnee Run Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 5 Google reviews · Running trail in Harrodsburg, Kentucky · Dawn to dusk

Runner's snapshot

Surface: Mixed
Loop distance: 30.5 mi
Shape: Loop
Shade: Not reported
Access: Dawn to dusk

Confirmed from Shawnee Run Trail'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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Mixed30.5 miLoopDog-friendlyStroller / ADARestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

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.

 🛣️ Paved surface  
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 🪨 Crushed gravel / limestone  
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 🌲 Natural surface / singletrack  
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 🔁 Loop trail  
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 🚻 Restrooms  
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 🚰 Water fountains  
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 🅿️ Trailhead parking  
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 🐕 Dog-friendly  
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Plan your run at Shawnee Run Trail

The practical stuff

AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
Loop distance30.5 mi back to where you parked. Long enough for a real long run.
ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
Trail mapOfficial trail map
Websiteshakervillageky.org
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Hours

Monday	6 AM–8:30 PM
Tuesday	6 AM–8:30 PM
Wednesday	6 AM–8:30 PM
Thursday	6 AM–8:30 PM
Friday	6 AM–8:30 PM
Saturday	6 AM–8:30 PM
Sunday	6 AM–8:30 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 Shawnee Run Trail

Shawnee Run, Harrodsburg, KY 40330

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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.