Capitol View Park
Frankfort, Kentucky
The trail system at Capitol View Park is 11 miles in length and extends beyond the actual park boundaries and onto state-owned property next to the Library and Archives and also across Glenns Creek Rd. The trails are marked with one of two trail markers (orange triangles or triangles with the Capitol symbol). The trails consist of tight twisty singletrack, creek crossings, sinkholes and jumps.
2023 Circuit Trails
See the FAQ page for an explanation of the Trail Ratings
Swamp
Moderately Difficult
1.18 Miles
Ride Hermes Trail Link
Bone Yard
Moderately Difficult
0.21 miles
Ride Hermes Trail Link
Archives
Moderate
0.53 miles
Ride Hermes Trail Link
Parking
Lot by the Basketball Court
Directions
Lot Behind Archives building
Directions
Trail Access
Trail access behind basketball court or behind Archives building. From Archives lot suggested order of segments is Archives > Boneyard > Swamp. From basketball court lot; suggested order is Swamp > Archives > Boneyard.
Riding Boneyard backwards is the best way to get back up the hill. Can also use the Cofee Tree road to cross the East/West Connector.
On the Swamp Segment take a right at each intersection.
See map below of all 3 segments and the two parking lots.
Weather
Trails down by river take longer to dry.
Link to current Trail Status:
https://kymbabluegrass.org/trail-conditions
Crowds
Medium. Trails are multi directional. Keep an eye out for hikers and bikers.
Power
Building with the bathrooms by trail head sign parking lot.
38°10’45.4″N 84°52’09.9″W
Map
