Frankfort, Kentucky
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Top Hiking Spots in and near Frankfort
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Frankfort, Kentucky
Hike through Cove Spring Park
5.01.5 mi / 249 ft gainAt first glance, Cove Spring Park looks like any normal city park. In reality, it is a waterfall filled, 240 acres nature preserve hiding in plain site of Kentucky's capital city. The property is filled with wetlands, streams, springs, waterfalls, and historic structures that make this a great ge...Read more -
Wilmore, Kentucky
Hike to the Cave at Asbury Trails
4.01 mi / 430 ft gainThe Asbury University trail system is located just south of Wilmore, KY along the lush emerald banks of the Kentucky River. Leisurely looping through the luscious limestone landmasses of the Kentucky bluegrass region, the trails at Asbury offer visitors an opportunity to obtain up-close understan...Read more -
Harrodsburg, Kentucky
Fulling Mill Falls Loop
1.28 mi / 105 ft gainFulling Mill Falls Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Burgin, Kentucky.Read more -
Louisville, Kentucky
William F. Miles Lakes: Coppiced Woods Trail
5.02.05 mi / 410 ft gainWilliam F. Miles Lakes: Coppiced Woods Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Louisville, Kentucky.Read more -
Lancaster, Kentucky
Hike to the Kentucky River Palisades
5.02.4 mi / 500 ft gainThe Tom Dorman State Nature Preserve is maintained by the Nature Conservancy and one of a few preserves in the Kentucky River Palisades ecosystem. The Kentucky River Palisades loop trail leaves from the 8-car parking lot from both directions and follows an old stage coach trail. There are a few ...Read more -
Louisville, Kentucky
Explore Historic Locust Grove
Built in 1790 by Major William Croghan and Lucy Clark Croghan (William & George Rogers Clark's sister), Locust Grove became a place where major national figures who helped shaped our nation collaborated and provided a gathering space for rest while within the Kentucky Frontier. James Monroe, ...Read more -
Shepherdsville, Kentucky
Hike the Millennium Trail, Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest
4.013.6 miThe Millennium Trail in the Bernheim Forest combines a number of trails into a full day's hike. The well-marked trail passes over ridges and through forest and meadows, with some ups and downs. A trail map of the park can be found here.Read more -
Madison, Indiana
Clifty, Hoffman, and Tunnel Falls Loop
5.06.02 mi / 1152 ft gainYou start by parking at some of the many trailheads and head down the stairs to the start of the trails. From there you can follow your map to the different difficulty trails! They people working the gate are very helpful and can guide you to anywhere you want to go. This 7 mile loop takes you ...Read more -
Madison, Indiana
Clifty Falls Loop
4.44.1 mi / 479 ft gainThis day hike in Clifty Falls State Park is a challenging workout with rewarding sights. Springtime brings wildflowers, and fall lovely colors, to the area.Read more