Saunders Springs Nature Preserve

We stopped here on our way through this area and discovered this hidden gem. We didn't have the time or energy to do much of the available hiking, but they have several trails with varying degrees of difficulty. It was a beautiful area, green and lush, with several areas for picnicking and wading into creeks. There was a lake that people were fishing in. Several old cabins were on the property that added a fun dimension to the area. If we're ever in the area again, we might stop and take advantage of more of the hiking trails.

Saunders Springs is very close to the main road, you do not have to drive that far in at all to see the water streams or even the campsites. We waiting for my sister to finish a class at ft. Knox so we decided to explore Saunders springs for a few hours. I would definitely recommend it to kill some time since there's nothing to do in this small little town lol. Just watch your surroundings...we saw this couple doing drugs in their car while they dropped their kids outside playing in the water ‍

Love it here! Nice hills, great vistas, quite. It's a great place with the dogs. They love to swim in the creek and sniff for squirrels & woodchucks in the grass. The park is nicely kept, the grass is moored and the shelters are clean. It's a great getaway, just outside Ft Knox off Wilson.

Christmas Eve day was spectacularly beautiful and I neeeeeded to be outside for a long time. I wanted to get a little bit out of Louisville but not have to be in a car for 2-3 hours each way (as much as I love going to the Gorge...) Saunders Springs has been on my bookmark list and hiking radar for a while now. So I was decided.The nature preserve is not super huge, but the annex portion that connects to it adds a great deal amount of space to explore. The nature preserve boasts four historic log buildings, that are very charming and they were decorated with fairy lights outside for the holiday. There is ample parking, toilets, and a shelter that is home to a soda vending machine, information on other local points of interest, and supposedly maps of the preserve and the annex (there were none available while I was there, but I suppose winter might not be a highly visited time).I wanted some distance logged, and there is a 6.2 mile (10k) trail in the annex. The Perimeter Trail goes around the whole of the annex area, but it also zig zags in and among itself. It is a multi-use trail for hiking, running and mountain biking. Very often I would be walking part of the trail and beginning six feet away on either side of the trail, see the last few turns I had taken as well as the next two or three. It got...a little boring an monotonous. I would say this trail is probably more fun for mountain bikers and even trail runners. But still, it was a lovely day to be out!And this trail is the most clearly marked and most often marked trail I have EVER been on. Every 1/10 of a mile is marked with a 5"x7" sign, and every 1/2 mile is marked with a larger wooden post about 4 feet tall.The annex area also has a mountain bike skills course and a couple special bike-only trails.The official website for the nature preserve has information on how many stairs are on a certain trail as well. There aren't any in the annex trails I used...but PLENTY elsewhere in the park. Be ready for some climbing! This information seemed to also be share on most of the trailheads. But there are also accessible trails and sights! A lot of the trail connect to one another, so don't turn back just because a trail says it is only 1000 feet long...there will probably be a few off shoot trails too!Streams, springs, a lake/reservoir, a cave, a waterfall! I mean...they have everything!

Cool place a couple trails and good amount of area to explore multiple waterfalls and a few historical landmarks

I lived in Radcliff growing up and had never even visited or knew about this place until I was in my 30's when you could drive through. Advance a couple of decades later and there are places to park, picnic areas, restrooms, bridges, lots of information about the trees in the area, trails to enhance the streams. Just revisited it while we were down there for Thanksgiving. If you've never been or haven't been in awhile, you have to see it to experience it. There was a wildflower garden that was part of a girl scout's gold award project that is really neat. Steps were put in with railroad ties to make walking up and down easier. You just get out of your car to hear the rushing water and automatically relax. This place was originally the water source for Radcliff and Fort Knox long ago. I'm going to visit this place more often now that I've seen the changes. Just gorgeous!

This is one of the most gorgeous parks I've ever visited in any state. Bringing together history of the area in an easy to consume wealth of natural beauty. A great place to walk/run or exercise how you see fit. You won't believe the natural beauty nestled between Radcliff and Fort Knox. This is a must visit when in the area! Lots of trails to check out on foot or even on your bike.

I went hiking with my family a few weeks back at this nature preserve. We had a great time as we got to Hite on a few of their trails see a lot of their landmarks and really be a part of the ambience. We had a really good time and I look forward to going back definitely check it out

I used to live near this and didn't know it existed and that kids is why we Yelp. This place has an abundance of signage that directs you not just where to go and where not to go but also informs you about the flora and fauna. It's really nice to be able to not just enjoy a hike but to learn about the nature you're enjoying as well. I really liked that. It was a wealth of useful information. This is a park maintained by the nearby town and a proliferation of Eagle Scout projects. It was really well kept and clean, I like that. The trails were clear. If you're expecting something more than perhaps you would go to a state or national park since small towns aren't known for big hiking parks. After reading some of the reviews of this place I have to wonder if some of you have personality disorders.

Absolutely love this place! Wonderful trails and good views, this sure will be a place I'll keep visiting for the next couple of years I'll stay in KY. And go with a friend, it's better.