Comments on: Hiking at Jefferson Memorial Forest

By: Phill

Phill — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 20:55:46 +0000

I went to hike the McConnell (Yellow) Trail in the Paul Yost area of Jefferson Memorial Forest a few days ago. I was planning to do the whole thing but didn’t because the trail got pretty bad(as in unkempt). I would have finished it if I had a machete with me.
It wasn’t well kept, there were not good views, and the bugs in that area are atrocious. I know it’s summer but I’ve been hiking other trails and none had the insects this one had. Maybe it was because of the rainstorm less than a week beforehand, but every time we stopped we were literally swarmed by flies and mosquitoes. I brought lunch for the 5.4 mile hike but didn’t get to eat it because we had to keep moving or we would get swarmed with bugs flying up our ears, noses, and I even got one directly into my eyeball.
Saftey wise – DO NOT TAKE CHILDREN. Where the brush is overgrowing over the trail you can’t see the ground in a few places and you could break an ankle stepping into a dip. I have done worst hikes, but I still will rate the Paul Yost area a D. It’s probably not as bad if you stay on a bigger sections(the horse trails) but then you’ll have to trek through horse poop and mud. Take the extra time and drive to Bernheim or Daniel Boon. To bad they closed down Otter Creek

By: Michelle

Michelle — Mon, 19 May 2008 15:53:26 +0000

Hi Misty,
I’m glad you like the site. I think you’ll find Jefferson Memorial to be a great hiking spot for you and your dog. Bernheim Forest is another great option that allows dogs as well.

By: misty

misty — Sat, 17 May 2008 04:32:16 +0000

Your website it great!!
I have been searching for hours for info on dog friendly trails, and after finding your website, I can finally see a light at the end of the tunnel. It seems that so many hiking trails in Kentucky, especially around Lexington, prohibit dogs.
Any tips on where I can find more info on dog friendly hiking?

By: Paul Impellizzeri

Paul Impellizzeri — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 17:02:21 +0000

Great article. My wife and I hike out there several times a year. It is great to get up early on a Saturday or Sunday and knock out a few miles. Absolutely beautiful treasure for the City of Louisville.
Paul