Hiking should be accessible for everyone we say; and, by and large, it is, in the Bluegrass State. Paved trails offer the most accessible hiking experience for families, newbie hikers, and those with limited mobility; and loop trails ensure an easy and direct route from start to finish. Add in some beautiful Bluegrass views, and you have the makings of an amazing and accessible hike! And this is exactly what you’ll find when you take the Scenic Loop Trail at Cherokee Park, which winds slowly around a creek bed and valley and is a peaceful and relaxing hiking adventure in Kentucky.

Part of the Olmsted Parks Conservancy, Cherokee Park was designated in 1891 as a place to enjoy the scenery and take umbrage in the beautiful and lush landscape of Louisville, Kentucky.
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One of the original parks designed by Frederick Law Olmsted himself, the park provides a pastoral setting amid rolling hills, open meadows and woodlands of the Beargrass Creek valley.
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The park's gently rolling hills were shaped from pasture lands to contain individual shade trees and tree groves. Woodland areas were incorporated into the design and edge plantings were added to soften the transition from open space to woodland.
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A favorite destination for birders, Cherokee Park is home to all sorts of avian species, such as barred owls, great horned owls, and warblers.
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This lovely landscape is best-enjoyed along the 2.4-mile Scenic Loop, a paved trail that winds through the park's most sublime scenery.
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Well-marked and straightforward, this leisurely trail is considered easy for most, and its paved terrain makes it wholly accessible, too.
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Beautiful all year-round, this trail is especially lovely in the autumn during the height of fall foliage in Kentucky!
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Come and take refuge in the serene naturescape of Louisville's Cherokee Park. It's a breath of fresh air just a stone's throw from our busiest city; an urban oasis open for all to enjoy.
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The next time you’re looking for a relaxing and peaceful stroll in Kentucky, head to Cherokee Park and tackle this paved loop trail!

Looking for another beautiful paved path in the area? This easy, paved trail leads to a breathtaking overlook of Louisville, Kentucky!

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