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Loop Trails (No Backtracking) in Kentucky
Kentucky has 45 trails with a loop route in this directory, across 25 cities and towns — Louisville, Elizabethtown, Madisonville, Independence and 21 more. Start and finish at the same trailhead: a known distance, no backtracking and no car shuttle.
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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.
Waverly Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,431 reviews
Large wooded park featuring winding trails, a playground, a lake and a pond for fishing.
Pope Lick Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 784 reviews
Vast, sprawling park, with paved and off-road trails for hiking, biking and kayaking, plus water features.
Seneca Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 776 reviews
Sports courts & fields, playgrounds, trails (including horseback riding) & an 18-hole golf course.
Creation Falls
4.8 ★★★★★ 699 reviews
Waterfalls and creek views from an easy hike into a rock gorge.
The Parklands of Floyds Fork
4.8 ★★★★★ 672 reviews
String of green spaces along Floyds Fork stream with lawns, playgrounds, canoeing & forest trails.
Auxier Ridge Trailhead
4.9 ★★★★★ 534 reviews
Hiking loop trail on a ridge system featuring rock formations such as Double Arch.
Elizabethtown Nature Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 526 reviews
104-acre public pastureland nature preserve featuring a creek & a gravel walking trail.
Limestone Gorge Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 217 reviews
Trail through the park, crossing seasonal streams and including waterfalls.
Doe Run Lake
4.5 ★★★★★ 229 reviews
Lake and park with trails for hiking and fishing, plus a boat launch.
Lincoln Ridge Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 206 reviews
Scenic park featuring a baseball field, two playgrounds, hiking trails and a disc golf course.
Riney B Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 224 reviews
Family-friendly park featuring an 18-hole disc golf course and a pool with slides.
Seaton Valley Trailhead
4.9 ★★★★★ 162 reviews
Park featuring a network of paved trails for walking, biking, and taking in scenic views.
Arthur K Draut Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 172 reviews
Small park featuring figure-8 paths, bridges, and creeks, plus a variety of wildlife.
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.
Wild Hyacinth Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 137 reviews
Nature trail for hiking and fishing featuring streams and waterfalls.
Buffalo Lake Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 134 reviews
Park featuring trails for mountain biking and hiking, plus a creek.
Rudy Mines Mountain Bike Trails At Ben Hawes Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 119 reviews
7.5 mi. of easy to intermediate mountain-bike trails in a 298-acre park.
Boone County Cliffs State Nature Preserve
4.3 ★★★★☆ 119 reviews
Nature preserve with kid-friendly hiking trails, and an overlook.
Fort Thomas Landmark Tree Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 113 reviews
Picnic area offering a loop trail for hiking as well as trees that are labeled, plus picnic tables.
Turkey Run Park Entrance
4.7 ★★★★★ 107 reviews
Clean, tranquil park featuring many trails for hiking, biking, mountain biking and other uses.
Morgan Conservation Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 105 reviews
Sprawling outdoor area offering dog-friendly hiking trails with waterfalls, a creek and a meadow.
Wolsing Woods Trails
4.2 ★★★★☆ 105 reviews
Relaxed hiking area for families with tree-lined trails, a man-made wetland, and a creek.
Scotts Gap Section - Jefferson Memorial Forest
4.7 ★★★★★ 91 reviews
Wooded route passing through the Scott's Gap area and featuring kid-friendly hikes plus scenic hilltops.
Canal Loop Trailhead at Kentucky Lake Scenic Drive
4.6 ★★★★★ 92 reviews
National forest area offering an 11-mi. loop trail popular for mountain biking, with lake views.
Cherokee Park Scenic Loop
4.9 ★★★★★ 74 reviews
Hilly open space with paved paths, dirt trails and a scenic loop for hiking, biking and wildlife sightings.
Karst Climb Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 71 reviews
Hiking area featuring kid-friendly trails and a waterfall.
Vernon Douglas State Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 52 reviews
Recreational area featuring kid-friendly hiking trails.
Jim Beam Nature Preserve
4.3 ★★★★☆ 54 reviews
Loop trail winding through a quiet nature preserve, with views of the Kentucky River.
Squire Boone Trail Loop
4.5 ★★★★★ 51 reviews
Picnic spot featuring a lake for bank fishing and hiking trails.
Brigadoon State Nature Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 48 reviews
Nature preserve for hiking through forests on kid-friendly trails.
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