Hiking in Kentucky

Hiking in KentuckyWith trails dotting the landscape of the Commonwealth, you’ll discover countless Kentucky hiking adventures.

Are you ready to get off the beaten path? You’ve come to the right state. You’ll find hundreds of miles of scenic hiking trails in Kentucky ranging from bluegrass countryside and Appalachian Mountain landscapes to vast national forests and over 50 state parks.  The Sheltowee Trace National Recreational Trail is Kentucky's longest trail and stretches over 260 miles through the Daniel Boone National Forest.  Once complete, the Pine Mountain State Scenic Trail will total 120 miles along the crest of scenic Pine Mountain.  It will also serve as one portion of the Great Eastern Trail that travels across 9 different states. 

Discover the green pastures and rolling hills of Horse Country. Trek through the mountainous terrain of the Appalachian foothills in Eastern Kentucky. Explore Kentucky caves and uncover unique rock formations in Cave Country, or search the Daniel Boone wilderness for amazing scenic views and hidden Kentucky waterfalls.  There's virtually no end to the magnificent hiking in Kentucky.

When it’s time to trade the concrete road for the dirt path, come and experience the many hiking trails in Kentucky.  Use the listings below to plan your Kentucky hiking adventure!


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Kuttawa, KY
2 group sites, boat ramp, .5 mile Anderson Woodland Trail
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Brandenburg, KY
2,221 acres, public hunting, 24 miles of trails for hiking, 12 miles of biking & 12 miles of horse trails, gun & archery range, fishing in Otter Creek, camping
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Staffordsville, KY
1,140 acre Paintsville Lake, 32 developed and 10 primitive sites, RV sites, fishing for numerous species, horseback riding available on one of the forest fire access roads but...
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Staffordsville, KY
1,140 acre lake, 57 miles of shoreline, hunting, fishing, camping, horseback on forest access roads, hiking at state park
Owensboro, KY
Wetlands and wooded areas, 7 trails, Panter Creek and Clear Creek flow through park, good numbers of wildlife, numerous attractions
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Louisville, KY
4 parks in the system: Beckley, Pope Lick, Turkey Run & Broad Run, Parksland will be integral component of the Louisville Loop, hiking, biking, paddling, fishing, horseback ri...
Dawson Springs, KY
Lodge, 13 Cottages, 20 miles of trails on park, access to 30+ miles in Pennyrile State Forest,8 site equestrian campground, 68 site campground, canoe/rowboat rentals, fishing...
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Dawson Springs, KY
14, 724 acres, approx. 40 miles of trails, mostly forested, numerous roads and trails throughout property, some steep terrain, special regulations for deer hunting,
Perryville, KY
Park totals over 600+ acres, site of most destructive civil war battle in Kentucky, 12 mile trail system, 40 interpretative signs
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Columbia, KY
Located at Green River Lake60 campsites, boat ramp, access to trails
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