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Waverly Park

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  2. KY
  3. …Central Kentucky
  4. …Louisville
  5. Waverly Park
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“A fast, flowy ride through through the woods. ”

Eric O'Neal
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6.2

Miles

10.0

KM

100%

Singletrack

718' 219 m

High

539' 164 m

Low

656' 200 m

Up

660' 201 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

13%

Max Grade (8°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Unknown

Overview

This trail is all singletrack with lots of speed and some challenging hills. Many racers train here and its location makes this trail a great "after work" ride for anyone.

Need to Know

Park at the playground. There are trails heading out from either side of the road from there. All trails will lead back to this area, so it's hard to get lost.

Description

A favorite loop of this trail is to start at the playground and head up the "radio tower" trail which is just north and on the same side of the road as the parking lot. This will take you to the front of the park where you'll cross the road and head up a steep climb known as "Montana Mountain".

From there, as you continue, stay left at each (marked) trail fork to couple all the (~7.5 mile) trail segments together and you'll eventually make a loop. Otherwise, If you get tired, take any of the trail forks right which will bring you out across from the playground.

This trail is not technically challenging, but is VERY fast, and has a fair share of climbing, which makes it a workout.

Waverly Park is also a popular night riding destination.

Contacts

Local Club: KyMBA - Louisville

Land Manager: City of Louisville, KY - Metro Parks

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Eric O'Neal
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  4.5 from 80 votes

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Another berm!
Jan 19, 2013 near Pleasur…, KY
A chill ride through Waverly. Early Fall 2020
Oct 12, 2020 near Pleasur…, KY
Berms!
Jan 19, 2013 near Pleasur…, KY
Sweet Waverly singletrack
Feb 8, 2013 near Pleasur…, KY
Although close to the city, sections of Waverly can have a "backcounty" feel.
Feb 8, 2013 near Pleasur…, KY
Flowy Waverly Park singletrack
Feb 8, 2013 near Pleasur…, KY

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Mar 17, 2024
Alex Turman
Nov 11, 2023
Kyle Dailey
Awesome trail! First time riding it and it is now a favorite! Definitely some climbing but matched with excellent flow when flat or aimed downhill! 7.2mi
Oct 23, 2022
Rick Garcia
Jul 25, 2022
Brian Borgmann
Jul 4, 2022
Mike Sansonetti
4mi — 0h 30m
Nov 20, 2021
Brian Borgmann
Oct 24, 2021
Mark Weaver
great trail 6.2mi
Sep 12, 2021
Emily Wright
10mi

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