Rudy Mine Trails at Ben Hawes Park
Owensboro, Kentucky
***** THIS LOCATION CHANGES DIRECTIONS DAILY. THIS CIRCUIT WILL ONLY BE ACTIVE ON Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays *****
Take the family on the double track trail with its wide corridor and non-technical aspects while the more adventurous will enjoy the speed and flow of the green and blue single track trails.
Rudy Mine Trails
Total Trail Length = 14 miles
Single Track Trails
Green: 2.5 mile Loop
Blue: 6.5 mile Loop
Double Track Trail
4 miles
2023 Circuit Trails
See the FAQ page for an explanation of the Trail Ratings
Rudy Mines Green
Easy
0.52 Miles
Ride Hermes Trail Link
Rudy Mines Blue
Moderate
0.19 Miles
Ride Hermes Trail Link
Parking
Use the main parking lot
Trail Access
Green:
Start from parking lot going clockwise on green trail, segment begins shortly afyer you enter the woods (about 100ft)
Blue:
Navigate to the “hub” then ride blue trail clockwise. The hub can be accessed on the side road next to the parking lot. Ride it to the turn and go thru the fence and ride the trail down the hill untell you reach the hub.
Weather
Link for Current Trail Status
Crowds
Medium. Watch for oncoming hikers and mountain bikers approaching from behind.
Power
No Power ports at the Rudy Mines trailhead parking lot.
ARRIVE WITH A FULL BATTERY