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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.
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Bernheim Forest and Arboretum
4.8 ★★★★★ 6,574 reviews
Natural woodland habitat featuring native trees & wildlife plus groomed trails, gardens & fields.
Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,608 reviews
170,000 acres between the Kentucky & Barkley lakes for camping, hiking & water activities.
Cove Spring Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,536 reviews
Large area of wetlands, streams & forest with hiking trails, picnic facilities & an archery range.
Saunders Springs Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,234 reviews
Wooded nature preserve with 3 rustic cabins from the 1800s, hiking trails & picnic/BBQ pavilions.
Pope Lick Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 784 reviews
Vast, sprawling park, with paved and off-road trails for hiking, biking and kayaking, plus water features.
Creation Falls
4.8 ★★★★★ 699 reviews
Waterfalls and creek views from an easy hike into a rock gorge.
Harrods Creek Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 397 reviews
Park, creek, and waterfall trail featuring woods, picnic benches and swings.
Middle Creek Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 222 reviews
Wooded park with a creek featuring several hiking trails and paths for horseback riding.
Seaton Valley Trailhead
4.9 ★★★★★ 162 reviews
Park featuring a network of paved trails for walking, biking, and taking in scenic views.
Tom Dorman State Nature Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 165 reviews
Forest reserve with riverside trails featuring scenic views of the river and cliffs.
Anchorage Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 142 reviews
Flat, tree-lined hiking trail, with bridges, a swing and a pond, frequented by dog walkers.
Turkey Run Park Entrance
4.7 ★★★★★ 107 reviews
Clean, tranquil park featuring many trails for hiking, biking, mountain biking and other uses.
Wolsing Woods Trails
4.2 ★★★★☆ 105 reviews
Relaxed hiking area for families with tree-lined trails, a man-made wetland, and a creek.
Berea Forest Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 92 reviews
Varying distances of trails with scenic views for hiking and dog-walking.
Audubon Wetlands Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 85 reviews
Boardwalk strolls through tranquil woodlands and wetlands amid birds and other wildlife.
Deer Haven Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 69 reviews
Wooded greenspace featuring walking and running trails along with a mountain bike path.
River Walk and Bike Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 54 reviews
Downtown-area park featuring waterfront views and paths built for walking and biking.
Boone Bottoms Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 52 reviews
Hiking area with kid-friendly options featuring trails along a creek.
Vernon Douglas State Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 52 reviews
Recreational area featuring kid-friendly hiking trails.
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