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Trails with Trailhead Parking in Kentucky
Kentucky has 111 trails with trailhead parking in this directory, across 46 cities and towns — Louisville, Elizabethtown, Owensboro, Bowling Green and 42 more. A trailhead lot you can actually park in — and the ones that fill by mid-morning.
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Iroquois Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 4,789 reviews
Wooded park offering an amphitheater, sports courts, trails, disc golf, a spray pad & scenic vistas.
Devou Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,184 reviews
Massive park with an amphitheater, a golf course, a lake & a museum, plus sports fields & trails.
E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,630 reviews
Activity-filled, 550-acre urban park with trails, birding, a pool, an archery range & more.
Central Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,213 reviews
Time-tested community space flanked by mature trees, with a dog park, ball fields & exercise paths.
Raven Run Nature Sanctuary
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,622 reviews
This 734-acre woodland preserve has 10 mi. of marked hiking trails, plus streams & wildlife.
Cove Spring Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,536 reviews
Large area of wetlands, streams & forest with hiking trails, picnic facilities & an archery range.
Bob Noble Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,448 reviews
135-acre park featuring a lake with fishing piers, a swimming pool, play areas & sports facilities.
Scenic Overlook at Devou Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,337 reviews
City-view bench-strewn park with hiking trails and disc golf set above the skyline.
Brown Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,342 reviews
Dog-friendly grass-covered park featuring a creek and playground with picnic shelters.
Cherokee Park - Big Rock
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,317 reviews
Clean park featuring a creek for swimming and a playground for children.
Saunders Springs Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,234 reviews
Wooded nature preserve with 3 rustic cabins from the 1800s, hiking trails & picnic/BBQ pavilions.
George Rogers Clark Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,176 reviews
Benches and picnic areas in a landscaped garden featuring waterfall sights and river views.
Tower Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,168 reviews
Clean park featuring a baseball field and tennis and basketball courts.
Boone County Arboretum
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,020 reviews
121-acre botanical garden with classes & exhibits, trails & kids' area, plus 12 athletic fields.
Joe Creason Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 972 reviews
Large city-run green area with hiking & running trails, tennis courts, sports fields & picnic spots.
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.
Stringtown Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 798 reviews
Recreational site with picnic tables, a children's playground, exercise stations & a walking trail.
South Fork Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 750 reviews
Community park offering a kids' playground, basketball/volleyball courts & a creekside trail.
Tioga Falls Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 735 reviews
Short, easy trail featuring a 3-tier waterfall and picnic tables plus views of the Ohio River.
Des Pres Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 759 reviews
Recreation venue offering baseball fields, tennis and basketball courts, a playground, and a walking path.
Creation Falls
4.8 ★★★★★ 699 reviews
Waterfalls and creek views from an easy hike into a rock gorge.
Audubon Mill Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 708 reviews
Historic riverfront park featuring fountains, shaded picnic areas and a playground for kids.
The Parklands of Floyds Fork
4.8 ★★★★★ 672 reviews
String of green spaces along Floyds Fork stream with lawns, playgrounds, canoeing & forest trails.
River View Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 690 reviews
Community park featuring a walking trail with historic sites, a riverfront picnic area & a monument.
Auxier Ridge Trailhead
4.9 ★★★★★ 534 reviews
Hiking loop trail on a ridge system featuring rock formations such as Double Arch.
Covington Woods Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 544 reviews
Neighborhood park with a playground & multiple sports facilities, including a 9-hole golf course.
Ephram White Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 541 reviews
Clean facility featuring an outdoor playground and a disc golf course, as well as a gym and ball fields.
Presidents Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 533 reviews
Park with a tennis court and picnic areas, plus baseball and volleyball facilities, and a playground.
Memorial Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 436 reviews
Picnic-ready park with basketball courts, playgrounds, walking trails and a climbing area.
Harrods Creek Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 397 reviews
Park, creek, and waterfall trail featuring woods, picnic benches and swings.
Atkinson Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 402 reviews
Waterfront green space with baseball fields & skate ramps, plus play equipment & picnic tables.
Jack C. Fisher Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 369 reviews
Relaxed area featuring walking trails, a playground and a playground for kids, fishing ponds and various sports fields.
Capitol View Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 370 reviews
Expansive 150-acre park with scenic views of the Kentucky River & numerous lighted fields.
Gunpowder Creek Nature Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 348 reviews
Hikers come to this relaxed park, with shaded trails leading to a creek.
St. Matthews Community Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 323 reviews
Wooded park, with baseball fields, paved trails and a playground that kids enjoy.
Lykins Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 317 reviews
Laid-back, scenic park featuring baseball fields, a skate park, swings and barbecues.
E. C. Million Memorial Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 309 reviews
City park with 2 tennis courts & 2 soccer fields, as well as a children's playground.
Warwick Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 281 reviews
Family park for adults and children alike, featuring playground equipment and walking tracks.
Big Rock
4.6 ★★★★★ 266 reviews
Rock-lined hiking area featuring a rope swing over the creek and picnic tables.
Hartland Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 266 reviews
Neighborhood park featuring grassy areas with shade trees, a walking trail & a playground.
Ben Hawes Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 262 reviews
Park featuring a playground, picnic tables, a basketball court, and a golf course.
Horse Fork Creek Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 239 reviews
Outdoor activity area with grass fields for soccer leagues, plus a small lake & a playground.
Briar Hill Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 237 reviews
Neighborhood green space with tennis, basketball and volleyball courts, as well as playgrounds and picnic areas.
Weldon Peete Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 239 reviews
Home to a mountain bike trail, this park also offers walking trails, boat ramps & picnic shelters.
Limestone Gorge Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 217 reviews
Trail through the park, crossing seasonal streams and including waterfalls.
Keiler Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 215 reviews
Park featuring a playground, picnic facilities, and plenty of open green space.
Phil Moore Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 193 reviews
Known for its Soap Box Derby track & disc-golf course, this park also offers creek access & trails.
Knobs State Forest and WMA
4.3 ★★★★☆ 186 reviews
Hiking, hunting, and other outdoor activities are available in this raw natural area.
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.
Pilot Knob
4.8 ★★★★★ 146 reviews
Hiking area offering a challenging trail with sweeping views.
Fairmount Falls Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 158 reviews
Small, hidden park featuring a waterfall and hiking trails where you need a code to get in.
Little River Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 161 reviews
Riverside park with swings and picnic tables, plus a water park for kids.
Rock Fence Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 156 reviews
Clean park for the kids in your life, with slides and other playground toys.
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.
Raven Run Nature Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 126 reviews
Hiking area with well-marked trails, some featuring waterfalls, and wildlife sightings.
East Pinnacle & Indian Point
4.9 ★★★★★ 119 reviews
Popular hiking spot offering scenic vistas, plus picnic tables and restrooms.
Lexington Avenue Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 122 reviews
Park with a playground and a splash pad, plus a slide and ropes course.
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.
Westside Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 131 reviews
Park featuring a playground and picnic areas, plus trails for walking and biking.
Silver Lake Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 121 reviews
Casual recreational space featuring a playground swimming pool, tennis courts and a basketball court.
Romanza Johnson Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 112 reviews
Park featuring picnic areas and creek access, plus swimming and kayaking.
Boone County Cliffs State Nature Preserve
4.3 ★★★★☆ 119 reviews
Nature preserve with kid-friendly hiking trails, and an overlook.
College Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 113 reviews
Green space featuring a playground, a basketball court and tennis courts.
Turkey Run Park Entrance
4.7 ★★★★★ 107 reviews
Clean, tranquil park featuring many trails for hiking, biking, mountain biking and other uses.
Chuck Crume Nature Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 116 reviews
20-acre park offering a secluded, wooded trail for walking or running, plus 2 picnic tables.
Morgan Conservation Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 105 reviews
Sprawling outdoor area offering dog-friendly hiking trails with waterfalls, a creek and a meadow.
North Legacy Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 99 reviews
Large place for walking and running trails, as well as paved bike paths.
G.H. Freeman Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 102 reviews
Quiet, clean park offering a playground for children and a paved or gravel path.
Cap Gardner Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 105 reviews
Charming park boasting an array of plants, trees & flowers spread over 1.6-acres.
Wolsing Woods Trails
4.2 ★★★★☆ 105 reviews
Relaxed hiking area for families with tree-lined trails, a man-made wetland, and a creek.
Pine Creek Nature Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 98 reviews
Nature preserve with a trail running alongside a creek.
Buckley Wildlife Sanctuary
3.9 ★★★★☆ 112 reviews
Quiet, scenic space featuring hiking trails, a bird blind and picnic areas.
Berea Forest Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 92 reviews
Varying distances of trails with scenic views for hiking and dog-walking.
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.
Higbee Mill Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 89 reviews
Park offering picnic tables and amenities for walking, soccer, and meditation.
Riddleview Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 85 reviews
Quaint green space with a playground and swings, plus a basketball court and baseball field.
Hopkinsville Greenway System - North Dr Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 75 reviews
Scenic walking paths and benches scattered throughout this urban park.
Fox Run Park - New Kenton County Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 68 reviews
Scenic, 225-acre park featuring trails for hiking and walking, plus a pond for fishing.
Sally Brown Nature Preserve
4.4 ★★★★☆ 64 reviews
Nature preserve offering hiking trails and opportunities for bird watching and photography.
Dupree Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 58 reviews
Nature preserve providing hiking trails and an overlook of the Kentucky River.
Jim Beam Nature Preserve
4.3 ★★★★☆ 54 reviews
Loop trail winding through a quiet nature preserve, with views of the Kentucky River.
Taylor Fork Ecological Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 49 reviews
Park with hiking trails, wildflowers and a path to an old farmhouse.
Charles and Betty Russell Park Trailhead
4.4 ★★★★☆ 52 reviews
Recreational park featuring shaded hiking trails with some steep inclines.
Brigadoon State Nature Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 48 reviews
Nature preserve for hiking through forests on kid-friendly trails.
Banam Shaw Trailhead
4.4 ★★★★☆ 29 reviews
Sargeant Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 23 reviews
Shelby Trails Park
3.6 ★★★★☆ 14 reviews
John Severns Trail
3.5 ★★★★☆ 10 reviews
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