Kentucky is full of places that will take your breath away. Iroquois Park Overlook is one of them. The overlook is located just a stone’s throw from Kentucky’s largest city; from the top of this perch, you’ll enjoy picture-perfect panoramas of Louisville for miles and miles. The path is short — just 1.2 miles — and the views are expansive. If you’re looking for a beautiful, short-and-sweet hike in Kentucky, this is it!

This is Iroquois Park Overlook, a point that is widely acknowledged as offering the best scenic views in the area.
Olmsted Parks Conservancy
From this perch, you'll be able to see all the way to downtown Louisville and the Indiana Knobs.
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This site has long been a favorite for Kentuckians looking to revel in the splendor of the beautiful Bluegrass State.
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In 2014, it was determined that this popular, highly trafficked overlook could use some love.
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Two years later, in 2016, the newly renovated North Overlook at Iroquois Park reopened, making this beloved vista more accessible and safe.
Louisville Parks and Recreation/Facebook
Iroquois Park features a meandering, wheelchair-accessible path through scenic forested areas and lush landscapes that offers visitors a beautiful journey up to the overlook.
Bill Aiman/AllTrails
At just 1.2 miles, this trek is short and sweet, making it perfect for hikers of all skill levels and abilities.
Rajib Khan/AllTrails
The path dead ends at the overlook, and the views will take your breath away.
Louisville Olmsted Parks Conservancy/Facebook
The Iroquois Park Overlook is one of those iconic places in Kentucky that you must put on your bucket list. Unrivaled views, an accessible trek, stunning natural scenery... what's not to love?!
Adam Gassman/AllTrails

Have you hiked to the Iroquois Park Overlook before? Aren’t the views spectacular?! Learn more about this short-and-sweet hike by visiting AllTrails. Or, visit the Olmsted Park Conservancy website.

For another breathtaking vista in Kentucky, be sure to check out Pilot Knob Overlook, the iconic spot where Daniel Boone first laid eyes on the Bluegrass!

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