Did you know: Heard Park trails open for hikers, bikers

By Eric PilgrimApril 10, 2025

Heard Park trails open for hikers and bikers
Fort Knox officials are encouraging hiking and biking enthusiasts to take advantage of a little-known trail loop at Heard Park. Though used by U.S. Cadet Command during Cadet Summer Training each year, the trail offers another safe pathway through Fort Knox woods for people to enjoy. (Photo Credit: Eric Pilgrim) VIEW ORIGINAL

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Fort Knox has an extensive network of trails along Wilson Road that hiking and biking enthusiasts use to enjoy nature while keeping fit.

Fort Knox officials are telling trail seekers to add one more area to their list: Heard Park.

Heard Park trails open for hikers and bikers
1 / 2 Show Caption + Hide Caption – A map is located at the trailhead for Heard Park, which depicts all the paths, their names, and how they connect. (Photo Credit: Eric Pilgrim) VIEW ORIGINAL
Heard Park trails open for hikers and bikers
2 / 2 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Army officials have marked various walking and biking trails around Fort Knox to include at Heard Park. (Photo Credit: Courtesy) VIEW ORIGINAL

There are two paths of a loop that encircles Heard Park and spills onto a stretch of path that leads to the longer path along Wilson Road. Each section has distance markers to let hikers and bikers know how far they will travel along the trail.

Those interested in hiking and biking the loop can park at the trailhead, located across Spearhead Division Avenue from the Lt. Gen. Timothy J. Maude Complex. Parking is limited, so hikers and bikers can also park in the facility parking lot nearby.

Heard Park trails open for hikers and bikers
A map is located at the trailhead for Heard Park, which depicts all the paths, their names, and how they connect. (Photo Credit: Eric Pilgrim) VIEW ORIGINAL

For their safety, trail seekers are asked to stay on the designated paths on all post trail systems. The park is restricted from public use during Cadet Summer Training cycles.