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Red Trail

Intermediate Intermediate
 4.5 (10)
  1. Areas
  2. KY
  3. …Central Kentucky
  4. …Jefferson Memorial Forest
  5. Horine Reservation
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“A popular loop in the Jefferson Memorial Forest, with two steep climbs and excellent views. ”

Nathan Muleski
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4.7

Miles

7.5

KM

Point to Point

872' 266 m

High

621' 189 m

Low

477' 146 m

Up

486' 148 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

32%

Max Grade (18°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Fall Colors · River/Creek · Views · Wildlife

Description

This loop trail starts in the parking lot of the JMF campground, goes south and follows close to the campground road for about a mile before cutting into the woods via an old service road. A sudden left off the road leads to several large, steep accents with exhilarating descents. Keep an eye out for two creek crossings on a normally small creek that swells quickly with rain.

Contacts

Land Manager: City of Louisville, KY - Metro Parks

Shared By:

Nathan Muleski
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Trail Ratings

  4.5 from 10 votes

#1

in Horine Reservation

#6994

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  4.5 from 10 votes
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Trail Rankings

#1

in Horine Reservation

#62

in Kentucky

#6,994

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Part of the second downhill section of the Red Trail.
May 24, 2016 near Fairdale, KY
Jefferson Memorial Forest. 10 minutes from my home, hundred miles from anything!
Jun 5, 2018 near Fairdale, KY

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