Trail Overview

Beyond the standard boundaries of Ben Hawes Park, the property connects directly to a sprawling network of wooded terrain at the George H. Rudy Mine Trails. The expansion adds approximately 200 heavily wooded acres to the complex.

The Rudy Mine Trails include a popular 7.5-mile unpaved mountain biking and hiking loop with moderate elevation changes, along with shorter, easier, shaded multi-use loops.

  • Main loop 7.5 miles
  • Additional acreage About 200 wooded acres
  • Surface Dirt, grass, roots
  • Uses Mountain biking and hiking

Specialized Outdoor Recreation

  • Archery Designated public archery range.
  • Horseshoes Horseshoe pits.
  • Soap box derby Unique gravity-powered soap box derby racing track.

Location

Ben Hawes Park, Owensboro, Kentucky

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