Hiking Kentucky: Scenic Trails of the Bluegrass State

This guide offers over 180 dayhikes at 62 areas across the Bluegrass State, from the Appalachian Plateau to the Mis- sissippi Valley. The hikes were chosen to illustrate the rich diversity of flora, fauna, geology and scenic beauty that characterizes the Commonwealth of Kentucky. For each hiking area, the following information is trail information, maps, photos, a narrative des- cribing the natural and historic features of the area and concise directions to the area from nearby cities or high- ways. Appendix I provides a synopsis of Kentucky’s natural his- tory and Appendix II lists regional conservation organiza- tions that work to protect the State’s natural history.