Hopkinsville, KY

In 2001, the Pennyrile Rail Trail Foundation was formed in support of the idea of creating a Greenway. The belief of the Foundation was: “The abandoned Ft Campbell rail spur will make a wonderful linear park that will provide cost effective and safe recreation. These facilities are popular with all age groups and require very little maintenance.”

Phase 1, which is now complete, measures over 5K or 3.15 miles (10.14K or 6.3 miles roundtrip) from the existing Riverwalk to Pardue Lane. There are trailheads with parking, landscaping, information, and restrooms.  Download the Rail Trail Map & Rules.

Part of the Hoptown-Christian County WINS initiative, Phase 2 of greenway system development is underway to complete another 1.7 miles of trail (3.4 miles roundtrip).  For updates on this project, click here. 

The trailheads are at the following locations/addresses:

Downtown Renaissance Walk @ the HPD 112 W 1st Street
Downtown Renaissance Walk @ the intersection of Riverfront Drive & W 2nd Street
Downtown Renaissance Walk @ the Little River Park 711 Bethel Street
Downtown Renaissance Walk @ the Library 1003
Bethel Street Riverwalk @ the Westside Park 551 W 9th Street
Riverwalk @ the North Drive 450 North Drive
Main Linewalk @ the intersection of the trail and W 15th Street
Main Linewalk @ the intersection of the trail and Canton Pke (KY 272)
Main Linewalk @ the intersection of the trail and Faulkner Dr
Main Linewalk @ the intersection of the trail and Cox Mill Rd (KY 695)
Main Linewalk @ Pardue Lane Park and Restroom 151 Pardue Ln

Contributions

For more information on making a contribution to Phase 2 amenities of the Hopkinsville Greenway System/Rail Trail, please contact Nikki Durham at (270) 890-0215 or ndurham@hopkinsvilleky.us.