Running Trails near Kentucky

Gems in Kentucky - 7

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Stalactites and stalagmites make the Frozen Niagara tour a beautiful experience. Photo credit: NPS Photo.

Recommended Routes in Kentucky - 46

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View of Courthouse Rock from Auxier Ridge near Haystack Rock

Auxier - Courthouse Loop

4.8 mi 7.7 km • 669' Up 203.81 m Up • 669' Down 203.91 m Down

Stanton, KY

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Hanson's Point Loop

9.7 mi 15.6 km • 1,782' Up 543.2 m Up • 1,782' Down 543.13 m Down

Frenchburg, KY

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View of Chimney Top overlook from across the valley

Chimney Top Trail #235

0.6 mi 1.0 km • 58' Up 17.57 m Up • 58' Down 17.64 m Down

Frenchburg, KY

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View of Swift Camp Creek from the trail.

Swift Camp Creek to Wildcat Trail Loop

5.3 mi 8.6 km • 624' Up 190.21 m Up • 625' Down 190.42 m Down

Campton, KY

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Hood Branch Loop

4.0 mi 6.4 km • 635' Up 193.52 m Up • 614' Down 187.23 m Down

Campton, KY

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This fantastic section of the trail runs behind Yahoo Falls.

Yahoo Falls Loop

1.1 mi 1.7 km • 176' Up 53.5 m Up • 176' Down 53.51 m Down

Whitley…, KY

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Angel Falls Overlook offers a stunning look at the Big South Fork Cumberland River.

No Business 100 - Counter Clockwise

104.8 mi 168.6 km • 9,779' Up 2980.59 m Up • 9,778' Down 2980.23 m Down

Stearns, KY

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Runners navigate a bridge crossing at the intersection of Lick Creek Trail and the Sheltowee Trace.

Yamacraw 50K

34.1 mi 54.9 km • 2,837' Up 864.76 m Up • 3,333' Down 1015.87 m Down

Whitley…, KY

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"Boulder Ridge" features many such large rocks and cliffs.

Perry Park Trail System - 4 Mile Loop

4.6 mi 7.4 km • 911' Up 277.56 m Up • 911' Down 277.69 m Down

Hazard, KY

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Kentucky Running

1,166 Miles 1,877 Kilometers of Trail
46 Recommended Routes
7 Gems
154 Easy Trails
365 Intermediate Trails
73 Difficult Trails

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Areas Within Kentucky

Southeastern Kentucky

251 Trails

Western Kentucky

45 Trails

Trails in Kentucky - 546

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1.3 mi 2.1 km #1Rock Bridge Trail #207 Intermediate Campton, KY	Intermediate	Campton, KY	26
2.0 mi 3.2 km #2Auxier Ridge Trail #204 Intermediate Stanton, KY	Intermediate	Stanton, KY	20
0.9 mi 1.4 km #3Double Arch Trail #201 Intermediate Stanton, KY	Intermediate	Stanton, KY	24
7.9 mi 12.7 km #4Rough Trail #221 Difficult Campton, KY	Difficult	Campton, KY	18
0.8 mi 1.4 km #5Hanson's Point Spur Intermediate Campton, KY	Intermediate	Campton, KY	13
6.6 mi 10.7 km #6Siltstone Trail Intermediate/Difficult Fairdale, KY	Intermediate/Difficult	Fairdale, KY	10
1.1 mi 1.8 km #7Tioga Falls Intermediate Fort Knox, KY	Intermediate	Fort Knox, KY	11
1.5 mi 2.5 km #8Eagle Falls Trail Intermediate/Difficult Whitley City, KY	Intermediate/Difficult	Whitley City, KY	14
6.7 mi 10.8 km #9Swift Camp Creek Trail #219 Difficult Campton, KY	Difficult	Campton, KY	13
0.7 mi 1.1 km #10Sky Bridge Trail #214 Intermediate Campton, KY	Intermediate	Campton, KY	17