Nature Hike at Kincaid Lake SP
Details
We’ll hike upto 3.2 miles in 2 hours or so, walking through a variety of wooded nature habitats with up to 180’ elevation changes from creek valley to hilltop. We'll cross a little suspension bridge over a creek and we'll hope to see spicebush swallowtail butterflies atop the hill on Spicebush Trail! There's also a creek crossing on Ironwood Trail. Expect some trail sections to be steep, rocky and/or damp.
Find more info and a trail map for Kincaid State Park in NKY Group’s online Tri-State Hiking Guide:
https://www.sierraclub.org/kentucky/northern-kentucky/tristate-hiking-guide
Long sleeves and pants, sturdy shoes with good treads all recommended, walking sticks too (if desired). Bring your own liquid and snacks. Dogs are allowed but only if leashed and well-behaved. Most hiking will be easy to moderate, but trails might be muddy, slippery or tricky. We will be more than an hour hike from our cars at times.
Children are welcome but a parent or legal guardian must accompany and sign our waiver for minors. All participants must sign that they have read and agree to Sierra Club’s liability waiver and acknowledgement of self-risk – please read in advance:
RSVP here on Meetup or send your name, email address and a last-minute phone # by 5pm Friday the day before to the outing leader by phone or email. Expect a post here or an email or phone message by 8am Saturday if postponed or cancelled.
Location: 565 Kincaid Park Rd, Falmouth, KY 41040. 859.654.3531. Travel into Falmouth on US-27 (in Pendleton County). In south Falmouth, turn east on KY-22. Cross the Licking River on a bridge, then turn left on KY-159. Go 3.5 miles, then turn right at the park entrance on Kincaid Park Rd. Take the park road 1.5 miles, then turn right into the recreation area. If you reach a campground, you’ve gone too far. We’ll meet under the shelter at the edge of the parking lot. The shelter’s restrooms are usually open all spring, summer and fall.
Leader: John Robbins - 859.363.0376 (voice or text) - john@johnfrobbins.com
Nature Hike at Kincaid Lake SP