more stats
1,109 ft
Distance
18 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:01:06
Avg time
15 ft
Altitude change
458 ft
Altitude min
477 ft
Altitude max
458 ft
Altitude start
472 ft
Altitude end
1.3%
Grade
-3.4%
Grade max
9.1%
Grade min
699 ft
Distance climb
184 ft
Distance down
226 ft
Distance flat
00:01:06
Avg time

Big Rock upper access Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cherokee Park
    Louisville, Kentucky
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #24150 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #60572 in Trail Running
    • #109990 in Hiking
    • #34905 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #44 in Mountain Biking · Kentucky [+]
    • #185 in Trail Running
    • #397 in Hiking
    • #18 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Garden

Short alternative access trail.

Access Info

Trail begins slightly up hill from the beginning of the access trail.

Tags
DropsRock gardens

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 8 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 187 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 779 rides
  • Last: Nov 11, 2026
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Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Big Rock upper access located?
      Big Rock upper access is located in Cherokee Park, Louisville, Kentucky, United States. It is part of the Cherokee Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.23435, -85.68478.
      ▼ How hard is Big Rock upper access?
      Big Rock upper access is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Big Rock upper access?
      Big Rock upper access has 18 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 458 ft to 477 ft.
      ▼ Is Big Rock upper access a point to point trail?
      Big Rock upper access is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Big Rock upper access?
      Big Rock upper access is 1,109 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Big Rock upper access?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Big Rock upper access. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Big Rock upper access?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Big Rock upper access are:
      • August (83 activities)
      • October (64 activities)
      • April (60 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Big Rock upper access? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Big Rock upper access are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Big Rock upper access?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Big Rock upper access. The trail is 1,109 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Big Rock upper access?
      Big Rock upper access is a very popular trail. There have been 6,278 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8,140 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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