legacy trail

Biked this trail several times in April 2014. We're from California; son lived in Paris, now Lexington. We drove up from Paris, parked in the middle a couple times, then parked up at the horsepark. Got lost the first time on the trail because we took a detour up a dirt trail. If we'd stayed on the paved trial we'd have been fine. Coming back in May 2015 and will be biking Legacy several more times. Now that our son & his wife live in Lexington I'll be riding my yellow recumbent there when he's at work. It's a great family trail. Gives a good work out to an old biker like me. Yes, there are other more challenging fun trails, but this one is worth coming back to. If you're in Lexington, bring your bike and ride the Legacy.

From Horse Park to Lexington great trail to hike or bike. Trail runs thought horse farms and University of Kentucky Agriculture farm. Parking is easier from the Horse Park end.

The Legacy Trail is a wonderful addition to Lexington. It has contributed greatly to changing the culture of Lexington to a city that values exercise and active lifestyles.

I bike this trail almost every Sunday. It is really nice. I love it! It is an amazing trail, with little bridges and beautiful scenery. It is paved and gives you lots of variety.You can start at the Y downtown or out on Iron Works or meet in the middle - near the Embassy Suites. Easy access.I can't say enough good things about it. And they are expanding it!

The trail runs from the North YMCA to the Kentucky Horse Park.. That's a 16 mile round trip. Your can also cross Ironworks and go into the Ky Horse Park for some more distance. When I ride the trail I usually go around 28 miles but you can modify that to whatever suits you.

Legacy Trail is a peaceful, relaxing and fun ride. It is not for avid and serious cyclists ... I like those rides too and do them on the road. Rails to Trails-like paths are for families, joggers, and leisure.Beautiful autumn excursion!

Love love love! The Legacy Trail is a paved bike trail, closed to motorized vehicles that runs from downtown Lexington across bluegrass farm country to end at the Kentucky Horse Park. It's one of the coolest things about Lexington is you like a nice, safe, beautiful place to bike.

If you're like me and prefer not to cycle on main roads, the Legacy Trail is a perfect alternative. Stretching from the Kentucky Horse Park to 3rd Street when completed (honestly, I'm not sure when it will be finished), the trail takes you through farmland and urban settings. I tend to get on it at the horse park and ride to Coldstream Farm and back. I recommend going in that direction because most of the climbs are on the front half. You can coast a lot when you head back to your car. There's parking that's easily accessible to the trail at both Coldstream and the Iron Works Pike end. It really is a lovely addition to Lexington.

I love this trail!! No auto traffic. I ride this trail at least once a week. I wish it was longer. I wish we had more trails like this in Lexington.

This trail is 70% "off road," meaning it is remote from a highway. All of the trail is paved and 10 foot wide. There are hills, creeks, wildlife and safe. Ride bikes, walk, run but visit this trail.

The Legacy Trail is one of those urban gems that everyone in the community should get out and enjoy. The trail is perfect for activities from a serious run, to a bike ride or a leisurely stroll. If you start on the Horse Park end you have that gone on vacation feel; but if you start at the Y you don't have to leave town to be on the trail. We have seen deer, ducks and once a family of skunks crossing the trail. I particularly like being able to ride my bike without the worry of traffic.

Love how the trail ends/starts at the Kentucky Horse Park, I bike here every now and then and it is a good length for any type of activities.

The Legacy Trail is an excellent addition to Lexington, which has a small, but growing collection of paved trails for walking / bicycling. Hopefully, they will all be connected in the not-to-distant future. Despite being close to downtown, the trail escapes the city quickly through clever use of existing forested areas.At 8.5 miles, the Legacy trail is a bit long for walking, yet a bit short for serious bicycling. However, there are several parking locations along the trail to experience it in sections. The trail is a mix of flat and moderately hilly sections that can be a challenge on a bike.As with most trails, the presence of slow walkers and fast bikers can create a chaotic mix on busy days.

Very excellent well thought out trail. The trail begins slowly at the YMCA, and proceeds through a rural setting, crossing over bridges. Overall the trail is 9 miles one way. Very peaceful, and beautiful walk, or if you choose you can ride a bike. You will find yourself at one section walking parallel to the interstate(I75) and also around the old Eastern State Hospital. You will cross over Citation blvd at a stoplight, there is a Red Cross bldg, there. There are painted murals on the all paved walk way. Very much to see and very tranquil at the same time. I very much enjoy getting away on the trail and loosing myself in the peacefulness.

This is a great way to get some exercise while spending some time in nature. The trail runs from near downtown Lexington (by way of the newest extension) to the Horse Park, following major roads but safely off the side in a green space. Bring your dog, bring your kids, put on your walking shoes and enjoy the beauty of the Legacy Trail.