I think Otter Creek was the best trail around Louisville, but it is no longer open.
Kentucky Mountain Bike Trails
Capitol View Park
Frankfort, KY
Capital View Park is a 150 acre park in Frankfort with approx. 9 to 10 miles of trails. Great for beginners and experienced riders. The trails are mostly tight twisty singletrack, with a few creek crossings, a cool downhill section, and some nice jumps. Great place to night ride on the way to Cave Run.
Go to the East-West Connector (Hwy 676) and turn north on Coffee Tree Rd, then go left on Glenns Creek Rd. Park by the baseball fields. Trailheads are off of the parking area and some more down past the parking area at the end of the gravel road, past the soccer fields. The good place to start is by the entrance to the parking area on the left, in the grass. This will take you past the basketball court and under a bridge (Hwy 676).
For more info, call the Frankfort Parks Dept at (502) 875-8575
Cave Run Lake
Salt Lick, KY.
200 mile trail system. Lots of tight single track and big climbs. Lots of camping, cabins and hotels.
Take I-65 south to I-64 East to exit 123 and go east on US 60 for 6 miles. Take a right and turn on to Hwy 211 and go 4.5 miles. Turn left when you see the Daniel Boone National Forest sign on FS 918. There are parking areas on the right after about 2 miles, by the boat ramp. You can also go down a bit further to the campground area and park.
The trail head for 'Clear Creek' is on the other side of the road, while the Iron Furnace trail head is down by they campground.
Great place to make a weekend trip. Tons of fun trail.... ICS has maps available, and ride this trail 20+ times a year!!!
For more information, call the Morehead District Ranger at (606) 784-6428
Cherokee Park
Louisville, KY
Approx 6 miles of trails. This is a great city park!!! Tight and twisty. Lots of people so watch out!
Take I-64 to (Exit 8) Grinstead Rd. Go west on Grindstead and stay over to the left turn lane. Turn left onto Lexington. Take any entrance to the park on your right and go around the loop to the top of Hogans Fountain. Park there and the trailhead starts behind the fountain. There are quite a few trails, so look around and remember where you have been.
For more information contact Olmsted Parks.
Fort Duffield
Louisville, KY
Super fun downhill runs with some doubles and big jumps. About 8 miles of trails. Closest Freeride part to Indy!!!
Take I-65 south through Louisville, and exit at #125 onto the Gene Snyder Freeway (841) West. To the Exit 1 the Fort Knox Exit. Turn left at the stoplight. Large sign and turn left in to park. After coming into the park, you will go right at the split and there is a nice size parking lot with access to the trail
KYMBA has done great work here.
Green River Lake State Park
GREEN RIVER LAKE STATE PARK
179 Park Office Road, Campbellsville KY 42718-9351
Approx 30 miles of trails. Nice place!!! Lots to offer!!!
Check out the Central Kentucky Cyclists website for more information or the Kentucky State Parks
Land Between the Lakes area of western Kentucky
Canal Loop Paducah, KY
Approx 14 miles of trails. Canal Loop is super fun and fast!!! Great if you are in the area. Not worth the drive from Indy!!!
Exit 31 off of I-24 and go south 4 miles until you reach the North Visitors StationStation.
Info you can email Alan Brown or check out
www.lbl.org.
North / South Trail
Paducah, KY
Approx .31 miles of trails located in the Land Between the Lakes area of western Kentucky. The North/South trail is nearly all singletrack. Nice and rolling with some climbs, and goes close to Kentucky Lake. States at Golden Pond trailhead and to goes to the North Welcome Station. Trail has many road corssings.
Take exit 65 off I-24 and go west 15 miles to the Golden Pond Visitor's Center. From the parking lot, ride north on The Trace (Hwy 453) about 1/4 mile to the trail head.
Call (502) 924-2000 for trail conditions and hunting dates.
www.lbl.org.
S-Tree
McKee, KY
Approx 14 miles, S-Tree is part of the Sheltowee Trace. It is a double wide ATV trail with lots of jumps, downhills, and som climbs. When dry, the trail is really fast and fun to ride. At the campground, there is another trail (Renfro Loop) that is over 4 miles long and starts/finishes at the campground.
Take I-75 to exit 76 and go east on SR21 for 1.5 miles to downtown Berea. Go right at the light and stay on SR21. After about 5.1 miles go right on SR421 and go 10.5 miles, before taking a right onto 2004. After .6 miles, look for the S-Tree sign and turn right at "Sand Gap". You can park a few different spots to pick up the trail, or head back to the camping area and start there. To get to the camping area, from your last turn, go 1.2 miles - turn left, 1.5 miles - turn left, 2.5 miles - turn left, .4 miles - paved road ends, .8 miles - pull off for trail access or go another 3.1 miles for the campsite and trailhead.
Waverly Park
Louisville KY
The trail is a combination of old ATV trails with some singletrack trails made by KYMBA . Lots of loops.
Take I-65 through Louisville, and exit at #125 onto the Gene Snyder Freeway (841) West. Take the Fort Knox Exit (Exit 1).Turn left at the stoplight. Take a left on Saint Andrews Church Rd at Hardee's. Follow to first light and take a right. Proceed 2 miles and park entrance is on the right, going up a hill. Park at first paved lot on the right.
Map links can be found on
www.indycyclespecialist.com
