McCreary County, Kentucky
115 hiking trails · 9parks & campgrounds · 7 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data.
About Hiking in McCreary County, Kentucky
McCreary County is home to 115 mapped hiking trails and 9 federal parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas spread across 7 cities. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors; park and campground info comes from Recreation.gov.
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Trails & Parks in McCreary County
Up to 124 pinpoints showing trail and park locations across the county.
Cities in McCreary County
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Sample Parks in McCreary County
Sample Trails in McCreary County
Hiking guides for Kentucky
Statewide rankings and guides — useful context for McCreary County.
Photo: Tobias MrzykThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in Kentucky, Ranked
Kentucky's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: Sergei AkulichKentucky's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten Kentucky trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Maddi BazzoccoThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in Kentucky
Ten gentle, well-marked Kentucky trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Tobias MrzykThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in Kentucky
Kentucky's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Diego LozanoThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in Kentucky
Federal parks and recreation areas in Kentucky ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Joshua EarleBest Waterfall Hikes in Kentucky: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
Kentucky's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.