Jefferson Memorial Forest
11311 Mitchell Hill Rd, Fairdale, KY 40118
6,500 acres · 35 miles of trails
Fairdale's Jefferson Memorial Forest covers 6,500 acres as the U.S.'s largest urban woodland. Leashed dogs hike 35+ miles of trails with shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans. Dense woods mean ticks; check paws after outings.
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- Park
- Jefferson Memorial Forest
- Type
- Nature preserve
- Location
- Fairdale, Kentucky
- Coordinates
- 38.0739, -85.7508
- Size
- 6,500 acres
- Trail miles
- 35
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.8 / 5 (1,320 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.8 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.8 from 1,320 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 6,500 acres of room
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Dog policy
Largest municipal urban forest in U.S. (6,500 acres). Leashed dogs on 35+ miles of trails.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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