Top Recommended Hiking Routes
near Nicholasville, Kentucky
Nicholasville, Kentucky
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![View of Courthouse Rock from Auxier Ridge near Haystack Rock](https://hikingproject.com/assets/photos/hike/7005756_smallMed_1554312817.jpg?cache=1738994640)
Auxier - Courthouse Loop
4.8 mi 7.7 km • 669' Up 203.81 m Up • 669' Down 203.91 m Down
![Running back from Hanson's Point](https://hikingproject.com/assets/photos/hike/7005930_smallMed_1554313154.jpg?cache=1738994646)
Hanson's Point Loop
9.7 mi 15.6 km • 1,782' Up 543.2 m Up • 1,782' Down 543.13 m Down
![View of Chimney Top overlook from across the valley](https://hikingproject.com/assets/photos/hike/7005884_smallMed_1554313074.jpg?cache=1738994644)
Chimney Top Trail #235
0.6 mi 1.0 km • 58' Up 17.57 m Up • 58' Down 17.64 m Down
![View of Swift Camp Creek from the trail.](https://hikingproject.com/assets/photos/hike/7013556_smallMed_1554822777.jpg?cache=1739599755)
Swift Camp Creek to Wildcat Trail Loop
5.3 mi 8.6 km • 624' Up 190.21 m Up • 625' Down 190.42 m Down
![Sunrise from Natural Bridge](https://hikingproject.com/assets/photos/hike/7005645_smallMed_1554312560.jpg?cache=1738994637)
Hood Branch Loop
4.0 mi 6.4 km • 635' Up 193.52 m Up • 614' Down 187.23 m Down
![This fantastic section of the trail runs behind Yahoo Falls.](https://hikingproject.com/assets/photos/hike/7027973_smallMed_1554917319.jpg?cache=1739600083)
Yahoo Falls Loop
1.1 mi 1.7 km • 176' Up 53.5 m Up • 176' Down 53.51 m Down
!["Boulder Ridge" features many such large rocks and cliffs.](https://hikingproject.com/assets/photos/hike/7055702_smallMed_1555709759.jpg?cache=1738995956)
Perry Park Trail System - 4 Mile Loop
4.6 mi 7.4 km • 911' Up 277.56 m Up • 911' Down 277.69 m Down
![A sturdy bridge aids your passage along the trail.](https://hikingproject.com/assets/photos/hike/7032385_smallMed_1554933102.jpg?cache=1738995279)
Harrods Creek Park
3.6 mi 5.8 km • 281' Up 85.57 m Up • 281' Down 85.74 m Down
![Safety rope](https://hikingproject.com/assets/photos/hike/7094998_smallMed_1709569788.jpg?cache=1738996992)
Otter Creek Full Loop
8.6 mi 13.8 km • 1,031' Up 314.29 m Up • 1,039' Down 316.68 m Down
![Freeman Lake](https://hikingproject.com/assets/photos/hike/7096858_smallMed_1730767076.jpg?cache=1739602030)
Freeman Lake Loop
7.3 mi 11.8 km • 136' Up 41.44 m Up • 135' Down 41 m Down
![Chimney Top greets visitors from across the Sheltowee Trace on the Red River.](https://hikingproject.com/assets/photos/hike/7026811_smallMed_1554914913.jpg?cache=1738995117)
Sheltowee - Osborne Loop
19.8 mi 31.9 km • 2,474' Up 754.15 m Up • 2,501' Down 762.45 m Down
![Across the gorge.](https://hikingproject.com/assets/photos/hike/7004839_smallMed_1554310892.jpg?cache=1739599520)
Pinch-Em Tight Ridge Loop
4.0 mi 6.5 km • 607' Up 185.04 m Up • 608' Down 185.18 m Down
![The beautiful Cherokee Park!](https://hikingproject.com/assets/photos/hike/7037953_smallMed_1555087144.jpg?cache=1738995441)
Cherokee Park Loop
5.0 mi 8.1 km • 309' Up 94.08 m Up • 311' Down 94.83 m Down
![Elevated wooden tread along the Sore Heel Trail](https://hikingproject.com/assets/photos/hike/7005669_smallMed_1554312616.jpg?cache=1738994638)
Bald Rock Loop
4.5 mi 7.3 km • 624' Up 190.2 m Up • 625' Down 190.37 m Down
![Sheltowee Trace](https://hikingproject.com/assets/photos/hike/7041513_smallMed_1555104381.jpg?cache=1739600486)
Sheltowee Trace NRT - Section 24 South
2.7 mi 4.3 km • 339' Up 103.39 m Up • 339' Down 103.33 m Down
![Expect these to be typical trail conditions at JMF.](https://hikingproject.com/assets/photos/hike/7027740_smallMed_1554916827.jpg?cache=1738995145)
Yost Ridge Lollipop Loop
4.3 mi 6.9 km • 511' Up 155.75 m Up • 511' Down 155.81 m Down
Lucy Braun Memorial Trail
3.6 mi 5.8 km • 1,096' Up 333.96 m Up • 1,095' Down 333.85 m Down
![Enjoy panoramic views near the summit of Lily Mountain.](https://hikingproject.com/assets/photos/hike/7027459_smallMed_1554916252.jpg?cache=1738995136)
Lily Mountain Nature Preserve
3.3 mi 5.2 km • 658' Up 200.51 m Up • 658' Down 200.55 m Down
![A waterfall trickles down the rocks past Hawk Creek Suspension Bridge.](https://hikingproject.com/assets/photos/hike/7031820_smallMed_1554931834.jpg?cache=1739600198)
Sheltowee Trace NRT - Section 24 Central to Suspension Bridge
3.3 mi 5.4 km • 391' Up 119.23 m Up • 393' Down 119.65 m Down