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Hiking in Kentucky

Kentucky Hiking is an Unbridled AdventureWith 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.

Hiking in KentuckyDiscover 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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S-Tree OHV Route (Sheltowee Trace)
Daniel Boone National Forest London Ranger District
London, KY
9.5 miles, trailhead at S-Creek campground at junction of FDR 431 and 20, ends at US 421, realtively smooth surface with some rocky areas and mud, this section of trail is par...
Brooksville, KY
Guided trail rides, nature walks, group visits,
Sal Hollow Trail
Mammoth Cave National Park
Mammoth Cave, KY
8.7 miles, begins at Maple Springs trailhead,
Sand Cave Trail
Mammoth Cave National Park
Mammoth Cave, KY
0.1 mile, Sand Cave trailhead Highway 255
Sand Gap Trail
Natural Bridge State Resort Park
Slade, KY
7.5 mile, trailhead at upper end of Balanced Rock Trail, follows old logging road, descends steeply into Lower Hood Branch, climbs opposite side of valley for .2 mile then tur...
Sassafras Self-Guided Interpretive Trail
Jenny Wiley State Resort Park
Prestonsburg, KY
.75 mile, entrance is near campground off of KY 302, easy trail for any age group, pass many interesting species of plants,
Radcliff, KY
A 26 acre heavily wooded area. It contains a wide variety of terrian, native trees, shrubs, and wildlife within its five separate ecosystems. Cascading waterfalls. Educatio...
Savannah Loop
Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park
Mount Olivet, KY
.5 mile
Scenic Overlook Trail
John James Audubon State Park
Henderson, KY
.22 mile, diverges from Wilderness Lake Trail at CCC shelter, good view of lake from above
Scenic Overlook Trail
Green River Lake State Park
Campbellsville, KY
1 mile, spur off Marina Main Trail, moderate
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