On a warm day, all you need to have fun is a beautiful hiking trail and a scenic creek for cooling off. These lesser-known spots throughout Kentucky are favorites in the summer and if you don’t already know of one, check out Middle Creek Park in Burlington. This hidden gem park in Kentucky offers beautiful hiking trails and a creek that is perfect for splashing and relaxing. Spend a day in this scenic park and leave feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.

Address: 5701 Burlington Pike, Burlington Kentucky, 41005, USA

Make your way past farms, neighborhoods, and eventually wooded areas along Burlington Pike until you've reached Middle Creek Park.
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This hidden gem park in Kentucky is known by many locals, but still remains relatively unknown to a surprising number of people. It's a magical collection of hiking trails and offers a scenic creek as a highlight.
In the spring, Middle Creek Park is stunning as flowers cover the ground along the first trail you'll follow.
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After parking, follow the trailhead to the start of the trails and then descend down several stone stairs to the scene shown above.
And then in just a few steps to the right or left, you'll reach the creek that flows in front of you.
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You can access the creek from many spots along this main trail and the area is great for little ones and those who don't want to hike, but just enjoy nature.

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There are even a few sandy areas where you can sit and relax for a bit while playing in the water.
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The water is clean and the surroundings are beautiful, so be sure to keep it that way during your visit and when you leave.
Of course the water level is dependent on the weather and you will likely find other locals along the trails on a nice day.
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The trailhead offers portable restrooms and a map of the trails, but you can also take a closer look at the paths on the park's website, linked below.
The landscape around the creek and along the moderate trails is diverse and welcoming.
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A bridge takes you across the creek near this large tree and then on to other parts of the trail. You can make this adventure as long or as short as you like.
The 230 acres of Middle Creek Park are especially inviting on a beautiful day.
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Walk amongst the flowers and other plant life, play in the creek, and enjoy a day at this local gem of a park in Burlington.

Middle Creek Park is a lovely hidden gem park in Kentucky that has something for everyone. If you visit on a warm day, splash in the creek, relax on the sandy shores, and explore its scenic trails. Have you been to Middle Creek Park? Where do you go in Kentucky to play in a creek? Feel free to tell us about it in the comments!

For more information, visit the Middle Creek Park website.

And if you’d like to spend the night in a creekside cabin in Kentucky, check out this beautiful spot in Red River Gorge.

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Middle Creek Park, 5655 Burlington Pike, Burlington, KY 41005, USA