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John James Audubon State Park

Kentucky · KY

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Trails

1

Campgrounds

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  • Operator:(270) 826-2247
  • Address:3100 US Hwy 41, Henderson, KY 42420 · KY
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Woodlands where naturalist John James Audubon studied birds. Visit the museum on his life and art, walk the boardwalks and trails from the nature center, or stay at the campground.

Source: parks.ky.gov

From Wikipedia

John James Audubon State Park is located on U. S. Route 41 in Henderson, Kentucky, just south of the Ohio River. Its inspiration is John James Audubon, the ornithologist, naturalist, and painter who resided in Henderson from 1810 to 1819 when Henderson was a frontier village.

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Trails

All trails in John James Audubon State Park
Audubon Wetlands Boardwalk

Audubon Wetlands Boardwalk

Baskett1.6 mi184 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: EasyLoop
Eagle Glen Pet Trail

Eagle Glen Pet Trail

Henderson0.8 mi144 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateLoop
John James Audubon State Park Loop

John James Audubon State Park Loop

Henderson2.9 mi449 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateLoop
Kentucky Coffee Tree Trail

Kentucky Coffee Tree Trail

Henderson1.2 mi213 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateLoop
King Benson Trail

King Benson Trail

Henderson0.3 mi20 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: EasyOut & Back
Wilderness Lake Trail

Wilderness Lake Trail

Henderson1.9 mi318 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateLoop
Woodpecker Trail

Woodpecker Trail

Henderson0.7 mi138 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateOut & Back

Campgrounds

All campgrounds in John James Audubon State Park
John J. Audubon State Park

John J. Audubon State Park

Henderson, KYPricing varies — check with the operator
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