The hiking Kentucky in Kentucky is unrivaled. Whether you’re looking for a quick hike or epic expedition, a waterfall trail or below-ground excursion, you’ll find it all in the Bluegrass State. If you’re in a Goldilocks kind of mood, though, and looking for a hike that’s not too big and not too small, you’ll find Kentucky’s knobs to be just right. Kentucky is known for its knobs, and there are several easy-to-navigate hikes in the eponymous Knobs State Forest.
If you look out the window whilst cruising through the Bluegrass, you’ve probably noticed these lush little hills. Or perhaps, you mistook them for mountains.
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They are neither. These geographical wonders are known as knobs.
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You’ll find these undulating regions located all throughout the southern and eastern parts of Kentucky.
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Smaller than mountains, but bigger than hills, Kentucky’s knobs are what Goldilocks would call “just right.”
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And at the eponymous Knobs State Forest, there are several of these moderate trails available to hikers.
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But just because these trails are moderate, doesn’t mean they lacking the picturesque “pow” of a waterfall hike or mountain trek. The knobs trails here are geographically varied and teeming with wildlife and scenic beauty.
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The Knobs Forest Yellow and Orange Loop is a perennial favorite within Knobs State Forest. This 3.3-mile loop trail winds through the beautiful Kentucky backwoods, through lush forests and winsome wildflower fields.
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The beauty of this area truly is underrated. The tree-covered peaks and plateaus covering the landscape are truly breathtaking.
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If you’re looking for a just right hike in Kentucky that’s teeming with untold wonder and beauty, look no further. You’re sure to fall in love with Kentucky’s iconic knobs!
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Have you hiked Kentucky’s knobs before? Learn more and plan your Goldilocks-approved adventure by visiting the Knobs State Forest website.
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Address: Knobs State Forest, 1006 Audubon Dr, Shepherdsville, KY 40165, USA
