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Flat & Fast Running Trails in Kentucky

Kentucky has 23 trails with flat, fast terrain in this directory, across 17 cities and towns — Louisville, Lexington, Berea, Burlington and 13 more. Gentle grades for tempo efforts, goal-pace long runs and steady miles.

Labels come from each trail's own listing, its website and runners' reviews. Conditions change with the weather and the season, and gates and lights follow the park's own hours, so check a recent review before you drive out.

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Use the filters to narrow these by surface, loop, distance, shade, lighting, restrooms, water and parking.

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Bernheim Forest and Arboretum

4.8 ★★★★★ 6,574 reviews

Clermont, KY

40 miLoopScenicDog-friendly

Natural woodland habitat featuring native trees & wildlife plus groomed trails, gardens & fields.

Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,608 reviews

Golden Pond, KY

LoopScenicDog-friendly

170,000 acres between the Kentucky & Barkley lakes for camping, hiking & water activities.

Cove Spring Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,536 reviews

Frankfort, KY

MixedScenic

Large area of wetlands, streams & forest with hiking trails, picnic facilities & an archery range.

Saunders Springs Nature Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,234 reviews

Radcliff, KY

ShadedScenic

Wooded nature preserve with 3 rustic cabins from the 1800s, hiking trails & picnic/BBQ pavilions.

Pope Lick Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 784 reviews

Louisville, KY

LoopPavedScenic

Vast, sprawling park, with paved and off-road trails for hiking, biking and kayaking, plus water features.

Creation Falls

4.8 ★★★★★ 699 reviews

Campton, KY

1.5 miLoopScenicDog-friendly

Waterfalls and creek views from an easy hike into a rock gorge.

Harrods Creek Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 397 reviews

Prospect, KY

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Park, creek, and waterfall trail featuring woods, picnic benches and swings.

Middle Creek Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 222 reviews

Burlington, KY

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Wooded park with a creek featuring several hiking trails and paths for horseback riding.

Seaton Valley Trailhead

4.9 ★★★★★ 162 reviews

Louisville, KY

1.8 miLoopMixedShaded

Park featuring a network of paved trails for walking, biking, and taking in scenic views.

Tom Dorman State Nature Preserve

4.5 ★★★★★ 165 reviews

Lancaster, KY

1 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Forest reserve with riverside trails featuring scenic views of the river and cliffs.

Anchorage Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 142 reviews

Louisville, KY

LoopPavedShadedScenic

Flat, tree-lined hiking trail, with bridges, a swing and a pond, frequented by dog walkers.

Turkey Run Park Entrance

4.7 ★★★★★ 107 reviews

Louisville, KY

17 miLoopScenic

Clean, tranquil park featuring many trails for hiking, biking, mountain biking and other uses.

Wolsing Woods Trails

4.2 ★★★★☆ 105 reviews

Independence, KY

LoopNatural surfaceShadedScenic

Relaxed hiking area for families with tree-lined trails, a man-made wetland, and a creek.

Berea Forest Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 92 reviews

Berea, KY

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Varying distances of trails with scenic views for hiking and dog-walking.

Audubon Wetlands Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 85 reviews

Henderson, KY

BoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

Boardwalk strolls through tranquil woodlands and wetlands amid birds and other wildlife.

Deer Haven Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 69 reviews

Lexington, KY

PavedShadedDog-friendly

Wooded greenspace featuring walking and running trails along with a mountain bike path.

River Walk and Bike Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 54 reviews

Louisville, KY

Scenic

Downtown-area park featuring waterfront views and paths built for walking and biking.

Boone Bottoms Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 52 reviews

Louisville, KY

Scenic

Hiking area with kid-friendly options featuring trails along a creek.

Vernon Douglas State Nature Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 52 reviews

Elizabethtown, KY

LoopNatural surfaceScenic

Recreational area featuring kid-friendly hiking trails.

Brighton Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 36 reviews

Lexington, KY

PavedShadedDog-friendly

Greenbelt Miller’s Mill Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 33 reviews

Owensboro, KY

Paved

Stoner Creek Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 17 reviews

Paris, KY

MixedLit

Cedar Brook Rails to Trails

4.5 ★★★★★ 13 reviews

Lawrenceburg, KY

ShadedScenic

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