Hiking Hotspots

Louisville, Ky., is known for many things. There are bourbon and horse racing, of course, but also great dining and a thriving arts scene. What you may not realize is that Louisville and its surrounding area provide many opportunities to get in touch with your wild side. The following are some of the best parks in the region for taking in the wonder of the natural world. Click or tap the photos below to learn more about each park.

Bernheim Forest

Creek bed at Bernheim Forest

Cherokee Park

Dry creek bed at Cherokee Park.

Clifty Falls State Park

A limestone rock formation along a trail at Clifty Falls State Park

Falls of the Ohio State Park

An outcrop of rocks along the Ohio River at Falls of the Ohio State Park

Jefferson Memorial Forest

Mitchell Hill Lake at Jefferson Memorial Forest

Parklands of Floyds Fork

A creek and meadow at Pope Lick Park, one of four parks in the Parklands system