Monticello, Kentucky
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Top Hiking Spots in and near Monticello
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Wilmore, Kentucky
Hike to the Cave at Asbury Trails
4.01 mi / 430 ft gainThe Asbury University trail system is located just south of Wilmore, KY along the lush emerald banks of the Kentucky River. Leisurely looping through the luscious limestone landmasses of the Kentucky bluegrass region, the trails at Asbury offer visitors an opportunity to obtain up-close understan...Read more -
Harrodsburg, Kentucky
Fulling Mill Falls Loop
1.28 mi / 105 ft gainFulling Mill Falls Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Burgin, Kentucky.Read more -
Lancaster, Kentucky
Hike to the Kentucky River Palisades
5.02.4 mi / 500 ft gainThe Tom Dorman State Nature Preserve is maintained by the Nature Conservancy and one of a few preserves in the Kentucky River Palisades ecosystem. The Kentucky River Palisades loop trail leaves from the 8-car parking lot from both directions and follows an old stage coach trail. There are a few ...Read more -
Frankfort, Kentucky
Hike through Cove Spring Park
5.01.5 mi / 249 ft gainAt first glance, Cove Spring Park looks like any normal city park. In reality, it is a waterfall filled, 240 acres nature preserve hiding in plain site of Kentucky's capital city. The property is filled with wetlands, streams, springs, waterfalls, and historic structures that make this a great ge...Read more -
Berea, Kentucky
Hike the Pinnacles in Berea
4.96.59 mi / 1014 ft gainThis is a trip with multiple sites to visit over the course of a day. Visiting all five would equal around 5 miles, or you can choose to only go to one, as there are some slightly strenuous hills. The most visited is the Main Lookout, and the West Pinnacle offers a little rock climbing. Between ...Read more -
Stanton, Kentucky
Hike to Courthouse Rock and Double Arch
5.06.1 miStart at the trailhead located just past the Gray's Arch picnic area. Follow Auxier Ridge Trail #204 (white diamonds). You will pass a trail junction at 0.9 miles, but continue on Auxier Ridge. At the following fork in the trail keep right.Along the trail, you will catch views from the ridge of R...Read more -
Stanton, Kentucky
Hike the Auxier Ridge Trail, KY
5.04 mi / 1300 ft gainThis can be done as a quick hike, or as an overnighter so you can catch both sunset and sunrise. Park at the Auxier Ridge Trailhead and take the Auxier Ridge Trail (#204). Do NOT take the branch on the left for the Courthouse Rock Trail (#202), which you will see after about 1 mile. In about 2...Read more -
Slade, Kentucky
Hike the Indian Staircase Loop and Cloudsplitter
5.010 miStarting at the Bison Way Trailhead #210. You'll take this until you come to the intersection of the Sheltowee Trace Trail #100. Go left. You're going to turn right on the unmarked trail just past the sign that says stay on trail. This is quite the incline. Keeping going until you get to the base...Read more -
Slade, Kentucky
Hike to Natural Bridge and Battleship Rock
3.82 mi / 400 ft gainThis popular hike begins near the state park gift shop and has options to continue to other trails at multiple points. The first .75 miles, starting at about 800 feet, is the hike up to the Natural Bridge. This portion of the hike contains basically all of the increase in elevation. As you hike u...Read more