There are more than 300 miles of hiking trails throughout the Kentucky State Parks system, with trails of all lengths and difficulty levels covering a variety of terrain. They include short family (and many pet) friendly trails as well as more adventurous trails through mountainous regions.
Find a location below and plan a trip to experience some of the greatest hiking in Kentucky!
Kentucky Parks with Hiking
Kentucky Parks with Hiking
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Kingdom Come State Park
Easy .1 mile – Considered easy because of the trails short length, the trail starts across the road from a picnic area along the Little Shepherd Trail and proceeds uphill to 12…
Daniel Boone Country
Daniel Boone Country
Carter Caves State Resort Park
One of our longer hiking trails that visits the park’s backcountry. Two suspension bridges are found on this trail. Johnson Home place is a backcountry campsite that requires a…
Kentucky Appalachians
Kentucky Appalachians
Cumberland Falls State Resort Park
2.5 miles, connects trail 2 & 7, may be accessed from trail 8, 2, or at Ky 90 near park entrance, abundance of spring wildflowers, some sections quite steep
Daniel Boone Country
Daniel Boone Country
John James Audubon State Park
Access the Island Loop Trail from within Audubon Wetlands, located on Wolf Hills Road, just north of John James Audubon State Park. A rocked pathway from the parking lot leads…
Bluegrass, Blues & BBQ
Bluegrass, Blues & BBQ
Pine Mountain State Resort Park
A brief adventure on a mountain path, Azalea Trail begins adjacent to a small stone building that was constructed by the CCC in the 1930s. Mossy steps begin a meandering ascent to…
Daniel Boone Country
Daniel Boone Country
John James Audubon State Park
(1.6 MILES)DIFFICULTY: MODERATEFor the more experienced hiker, the Backcountry Trail provides welcome solitude. This trail twists and turns as it travels over hilly terrain in the…
Bluegrass, Blues & BBQ
Bluegrass, Blues & BBQ
Natural Bridge State Resort Park
This is the steepest trail in the park with more than 600 stairs. The trailhead is located off of the sidewalk behind Hemlock Lodge. At the trailhead, hikers are immediately faced…
Daniel Boone Country
Daniel Boone Country
Top Five Things to Do 1. Boat or fish for catfish, bluegill, bass and crappie on Barren River Lake2. Play our beautiful award winning 18-hole golf course3. Relax on the patio and…
Caves, Lakes & Corvettes
Caves, Lakes & Corvettes
Natural Bridge State Resort Park
Start at the Original trailhead, located off of the sidewalk behind the Hemlock Lodge and go up to the top of the first set of steps. Here, Battleship Rock Trail splits off to the…
Daniel Boone Country
Daniel Boone Country
Lake Cumberland State Resort Park
1.6 miles, linear trail, trailhead located 3.6 miles back from park entrance, level terrain and easy grade, end of trail is steep, leads up to lake overlook and Baughs Branch.
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