Walking

Wonder while you wander.

Running, walking, and hiking are some of the most accessible activities you can do to improve your health and roam throughout The Parklands. Whether you’re into high-intensity training, sightseeing, or birding; prefer packed dirt or stone slabs underfoot; have the energy to take on one or 10 miles — we can show you the way. There’s a trail for everyone, no matter what view you’re looking for — forests, meadows, streams, the occasional waterfall, and everything in between. Bring your friends, your dog, or just take some alone time and get moving.

Find your common ground.

Sixty miles of hiking and biking trails and twenty-two miles of paddling trails extend throughout The Parklands, so no matter if you’re looking for a fully accessible paved path or a more challenging natural-surface hike, we have a trail for all ages and abilities. We’ve identified our trails on our maps and labeled them according to type, length, and difficulty to help you figure out your best route. Plus, you can often jump from one trail to another if you want a longer excursion.

Walking

Park

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Beckley Creek Park (14)
Broad Run Park (14)
Turkey Run Park (11)
Pope Lick Park (6)
The Strand (2)

Location Types

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Trail (30)
Picnic Area (20)
Louisville Loop (16)
Woods (13)
Fishing Spot (12)
Creek (7)
Overlook (5)
Bike Repair Station (4)
Gravel Bar (4)
Playground (4)
Sports Fields (4)
Meadow (3)
Sprayground (2)
Floyds Fork (1)
Lake (1)
Landmark (1)
Paddling Access (1)
Pond (1)
Wetland (1)

Amenities

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Handicap Accessible (20)
Restroom (13)
Water Fountain (9)
Bike Rack (8)
Doggy Waste Bags (8)

Difficulty

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Any
Easy (23)
More Difficult (6)

Duration

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Distance

0m — 19m
    • Biking
    • Fishing
    • Sightseeing
    • Walking
    • 0.63 Mi
    • Easy
    Creek, Fishing Spot, Trail, Woods

    Valley of the Giants Trail

    Beckley Creek Park

    • Fishing
    • Picnicking
    • Sightseeing
    • Walking
    • 0.3 Mi
    • Easy
    Fishing Spot, Lake, Overlook, Picnic Area, Trail

    Fisherman’s Trail

    Beckley Creek Park

    • Biking
    • Fishing
    • Picnicking
    • Sightseeing
    • Walking
    • 0.92 Mi
    • Easy
    Fishing Spot, Overlook, Picnic Area, Pond, Trail

    Sky Meadow Excursion Trail

    Turkey Run Park

    • Biking
    • Walking
    • 2.3 Mi
    • Easy
    Trail, Woods

    Paw Paw Trail

    Turkey Run Park

    • Fishing
    • Picnicking
    • Walking
    Fishing Spot, Picnic Area

    William F. Miles Lakes

    Beckley Creek Park

    • Biking
    • Walking
    • 1.45 Mi
    • Easy
    Trail, Woods

    Hickory Trail

    Turkey Run Park

Walking Resources

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Trail Information

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Trail Details

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Louisville Loop Mile Markers - Full Park

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Maps + Directions

Get on the beaten track.

Our park system is nearly five times as large as New York’s Central Park, so you may need some help finding your way around. Chart your course with our interactive map.