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The best running trails around Louisville

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Running around Louisville is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes around Louisville—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: November 1, 2025

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1. Louisville Loop Trail: Pope Lick Park to Turkey Run Park

19.4km

02:00

50m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Red Trail loop — Jefferson Memorial Forest

12.5km

01:26

220m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Paw Paw Trail & Hickory Trail loop — Turkey Run Park

14.8km

01:32

130m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Louisville Loop Trail

26.5km

02:44

50m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Running loop from Shively

6.46km

00:41

70m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Cherokee Park loop from Maryhill Estates

30.7km

03:19

190m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Paw Paw Trail loop from Spring Mill

15.3km

01:36

120m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Jefferson Memorial Forest loop from Hollyvilla

20.7km

02:39

440m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Duck Pond – Big Vista Overlook loop from Spring Mill

17.7km

01:52

200m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Jefferson Memorial Forest loop from Hollyvilla

14.5km

01:54

380m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails around Louisville

1. Louisville Loop Trail: Pope Lick Park to Turkey Run Park

2. Red Trail loop — Jefferson Memorial Forest

3. Paw Paw Trail & Hickory Trail loop — Turkey Run Park

4. Louisville Loop Trail

5. Running loop from Shively

6. Cherokee Park loop from Maryhill Estates

7. Paw Paw Trail loop from Spring Mill

8. Jefferson Memorial Forest loop from Hollyvilla

9. Duck Pond – Big Vista Overlook loop from Spring Mill

10. Jefferson Memorial Forest loop from Hollyvilla

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