Paducah, Kentucky · Published by Emberlight Studios
Updated October 2026 · 7 places · Paducah
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Our top picks are Clyde F. Boyles Greenway Trail, Bob Noble Park and Stuart Nelson Park.
Our picks for hiking and walking trails in Paducah, each checked against a current source. We re-check this guide every few weeks.
Free · 2801 Park Ave, Paducah, KY
The Clyde F. Boyles Greenway Trail is a shared-use trail of more than five miles linking city parks, neighborhoods, the McCracken County trail system, and the riverfront. It is open to non-motorized traffic from dawn to dusk, with concrete and gravel sections.
Best for: biking and walking
Free · 2801 Park Ave, Paducah, KY
Bob Noble Park is a 135-acre city park with a walking path, a nature trail, and access to the Greenway Trail. The park also has a five-acre lake, dog parks, fishing piers, playgrounds, and sports facilities.
Best for: varied walks and park paths
Free · 175 Stuart Nelson Park Road, Paducah, KY
Stuart Nelson Park is a roughly 55-acre city park with a Greenway Trail trailhead. The trail runs through the park and crosses the Bob Leeper Bridge to connect with the McCracken County trail system.
Best for: trail access
Free · 200 North Riverfront, Paducah, KY
Schultz Park is a downtown riverfront park with access to the Greenway Trail. The City describes it as a place for views of the Ohio River and picnics.
Best for: riverfront walks
Free · 421 North 13th Street, Paducah, KY
Pat & Jim Brockenborough Rotary Health Park is a city park in the Fountain Avenue neighborhood with a one-third-mile walking path. The park also has a fitness area and a playground.
Best for: walking and fitness
Free · Coleman Road and County Park Road, Paducah, KY
Perkins Creek Nature Preserve is approximately 80 acres of undeveloped natural land on the west side of Paducah. The City identifies it as a future site for a segment of the Greenway Trail, rather than a currently completed trail through the preserve.
Best for: nature
Free · Paducah riverfront, Paducah, KY
The Paducah riverfront is a City-described walking area along the Ohio River. The City notes the river views and passing river traffic as features of a walk there.
Best for: scenic riverfront walks