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Taylor Fork Ecological Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 49 Google reviews · Running trail in Richmond, Kentucky · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Crushed gravel
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Taylor Fork Ecological Area'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.
Park with hiking trails, wildflowers and a path to an old farmhouse.
What runners say about Taylor Fork Ecological Area
“😋 If you park in the lot, there is also a path that goes to the right and there is an old farmhouse that is pretty beautiful.”
“So few go here, it's peaceful”
“Some paths are a bit on a horizontal slope so ankle boots would have been better but other than that it's easy walking.”
Nice wide trails, hilly, there is google maps on the trails to help with all the loops, it was muddy today n very not scooter or stroller friendly. As a flip flop advocate I was happy I left them in the car n brought sneakers.
I visited in the end of May.2025. There is a parking space about 10 cars at the end of unpaved road, the unpaved road is about 1 mile. It’s enough for a car but may be difficult for opposing car pass. The trail is clear and easy to walk, takes about half an hour.
Lots of different trails to explore in all different directions. I would say that it is pretty hilly in some areas and it's not very flat. I ate some wild berries that were on the trail. So delicious!
Beautiful trails here. We really enjoyed our family hike, the RED trail is wide enough for lots of people, like a family hike, the smaller trails are more one at a time. But they have all types of trails here and it's very hilly in some spots which made it even more fun!
Trail conditions & character
“😋 If you park in the lot, there is also a path that goes to the right and there is an old farmhouse that is pretty beautiful.”
“Nice wide trails, hilly, there is google maps on the trails to help with all the loops, it was muddy today n very not scooter or stroller friendly.”
“Also: from the main entrance off the street it is about a mile to the parking at the dead end right b4 you walk into the wooded area.”
“Not the easiest place to get to considering you have to go a mile down gravel roads and through a cow pasture to get to it, but it's a nice place to go hiking on the EKU campus”
Plan your run at Taylor Fork Ecological Area
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo work
- 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 trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitenaturalareas.eku.edu
- Phone+1 859-622-1476
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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