Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 21, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.62 km

Wooded Area

Highlight • Forest

This stretch of road offers a beautiful view of the species that inhabit the woodlands of the Beargrass Creek Valley. Some of the trees found include pin oaks, sugar maples, hickories, and pawpaws.

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1.62 km

Cherokee Park is one of the original parks designed by "the father of landscape architecture in the United States", Frederick Law Olmsted. The 2.3 mile paved Scenic Loop is a great addition to any ride through the park.

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2.27 km

Cherokee Park Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A great walking/biking path in the City of Louisville City Park that offers rolling hills, open meadows, and woodlands.

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3.48 km

Cherokee Park

Highlight • Forest

Cherokee Park is a 400‑acre municipal park in East Louisville. It was created in 1891 by landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted. It has several trails, including a paved loop trail, as well as restrooms and picnic areas.

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3.66 km

Scenic Loop

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Scenic Loop is a paved path through Cherokee Park that is open to both bikes and foot-traffic. It is next to the road a lot of the time, so …

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6.91 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.22 km

2.40 km

217 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.06 km

627 m

163 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 22 April

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