The path does cross roads and industrial drive ways with an extremely high density in some places, so keep your wits about you. The pavement is generally well kept, though it is decorated with paintings in a few places (usually in the corners at the bottoms of descents), so cyclists need to watch out. But it serves its purpose adequately and is, from what I can tell, a rarity in the area. Compared to others of it's type, it's short, boring, out of the way, and a bit ugly in the way of scenery for most of it's length. When I first moved to Kentucky, I didn't really like this trail. Needs another sign after crossing the railroad tracks south of the YMHA. Needs a sign by the water tank to indicate the trail goes right. Nice brick/stone milemarkers and plastic milemarkers every 2/10s. Road riding isn’t my thing so I never made made it to the end. Had a nice wide green painted bike lane on 4th St through Transylvania University. After the YMHA at about MM3 it becomes on-road. After crossing Newtown Pike, had a nice section along the creek to the Lexmark campus. The section from about MM5 to 2 becomes more urban. Not many large trees so I suspect it’s quite warm in the summer. The last mile from 11 to 12 was along the freeway on one side, but on the other side was the picturesque Kentucky Horse Park pastures. MM7 to 11 was beautiful curvy and hilly riding through fields and pastures. MM6 to 7 was along the freeway and quite noisy. I parked at Coldstream Park off of Newtown Pike which is about MileMarker 5. Enjoyed the signs about the history of the area, famous jockeys, and the environment around the creek.
Enjoyed the beautiful views of Kentucky Bluegrass Country. I don’t think you’ll get bored on this ride. Limestone pillars mark each end of the trail. Parking is available at three trailheads: Coldstream Park at McGrathiana Boulevard, North Lexington Family YMCA on Loudon Avenue and Iron Works Pike across from the Kentucky Horse Park campground.
Two highlights of the popular pathway are the Lexington YMCA and Kentucky Horse Park, which features a 1,200-acre working farm, museums and horse shows.Īt the trail's southern end, travelers can connect to the Hope Center Trail, which in turn connects to the Coolavin Rail Trail, to reach Coolavin Park and the Transylvania University Athletics Complex.įuture plans call for extending the trail farther south to the Isaac Murphy Memorial Art Garden, named after an African-American jockey and multiple Kentucky Derby champion. The Legacy Trail runs north-south through Lexington among green spaces, neighborhoods and parks.
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