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The 4 Best Hiking Trails in Kentucky: our selection

4 ideas. Reasons to pick each one.

Compare 4 hiking ideas in Kentucky: their region, the duration and the level, then open the trail page for the details.

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How to pick the best hiking trails for you?

Three guideposts to compare the ideas in this selection.

The experience

Outings with a good mix of moods and challenges in Kentucky.

The scenery

Panoramas, forests and remarkable natural settings.

Who it suits

Outings for different levels and moods, from a serious challenge to an easy stroll.

Our 4 hikes in Kentucky

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  1. Black Mountain, Kentucky

    Daniel Boone Country

    45 min Moderate

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  2. Cave Ridge, Kentucky trail - hiking in Caves, Lakes and Corvettes

    Cave Ridge, Kentucky

    Caves, Lakes and Corvettes

    1 hr 15 min Easy

    See the trail page
  3. Black Mountain-Northeast High Peak, Kentucky_Virginia trail - hiking in Daniel Boone Country mountain outdoor fog nature sky tree landscape surrounded hillside highland

    Black Mountain-Northeast High Peak, Kentucky_Virginia

    Daniel Boone Country

    1 hr 30 min Moderate

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  4. Shanty Hollow Lake

    Caves, Lakes and Corvettes

    2 hr

    See the trail page

How to choose yours?

Cave Ridge, Kentucky trail - hiking in Caves, Lakes and Corvettes

By your level

Short and easy or more demanding: find a hike that suits your experience and your mood.

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Black Mountain-Northeast High Peak, Kentucky_Virginia trail - hiking in Daniel Boone Country mountain outdoor fog nature sky tree landscape surrounded hillside highland

By season

Fall colours, snowy summits, spring flowers: every season offers a different experience.

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Before you book your day

Access, booking, dogs and weather: check the trail page and the site manager.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I know if a hike suits my level?

Each trail page gives the level (easy, moderate or hard) and, when it is known, the duration. Compare them with your experience, then add time for breaks and the way back.

Do some trails in Kentucky require a booking?

It depends on the site. Some trails are in parks that charge an access fee or require a booking: the trail page says so when the information is known, and the site manager's own website remains the reference.

Can I bring my dog?

The trail page says whether dogs are allowed, when the information is known. Always check the site's rules, especially about leashes.

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Free guide: 25 hikes under 2 hours from Montreal

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