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Cherokee Park – Waterfront Park loop from St. Matthews

Cherokee Park – Waterfront Park loop from St. Matthews

Moderate

4.6

(8633)

17,350

riders

Cherokee Park – Waterfront Park loop from St. Matthews

04:59

105km

480m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 20, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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4.72 km

Cherokee Park

Highlight • Natural

Cherokee Park is one of the original parks designed by "the father of landscape architecture in the United States", Frederick Law Olmsted. The 2.3 mile paved Scenic Loop is a great addition to any ride through the park.

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8.65 km

Beargrass Creek

Highlight • River

Beargrass Creek is a large waterway near Karen Lynch Park. While biking over this bridge, you get great views of the water, but be aware of the car traffic around you.

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10.4 km

Waterfront Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Waterfront Park is a public riverside park that features a load of benches, picnic areas, open areas, and walking/biking paths. This is a great place to run at sunrise since …

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11.2 km

Patrick Star and Mr. Krabs Mural

Highlight • Structure

Patrick Star and Mr. Krabs brighten up the side of an otherwise unremarkable building.

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21.3 km

Shawnee Park Pond and Ohio River View

Highlight • Lake

Shawnee Park is a popular spot for running and walking in Louisville. There are playgrounds, picnic areas, and a paved path going around the property. There are a bunch of …

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81.1 km

View of Louisville from Iroquois Park Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

While there are trails in the park, road running is almost just as popular at Iroquois Park. This overlook of the city is great any time of day and is …

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83.7 km

Iroquois Park

Highlight • Forest

Iroquois Park in Louisville offers scenic landscapes, hiking trails, playgrounds, and an amphitheatre. Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, it's a popular spot for outdoor recreation and community events.

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96.5 km

South Fork Beargrass Creek

Highlight • River

One of the three main branches of Beargrass Creek, the South Fork originally ran through downtown Louisville. However, this was rerouted in the 1850s and a gain in the 1920s. …

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96.9 km

South Fork Beargrass Creek

Lake

105 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

59.6 km

31.8 km

7.29 km

5.52 km

638 m

Surfaces

62.0 km

41.7 km

1.16 km

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Thursday 21 May

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Cherokee Park – Waterfront Park loop from St. Matthews

Cherokee Park

Beargrass Creek

Waterfront Park

Patrick Star and Mr. Krabs Mural

Shawnee Park Pond and Ohio River View

View of Louisville from Iroquois Park Overlook

Iroquois Park

South Fork Beargrass Creek

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