Econo Lodge Paducah West I-24

This short path begins at the main parking area near the McCracken County Model Air Park, located off County Park Rd. From here, the route travels through an exposed area to visit some of the wetland areas where wildlife can be seen. While this is a short path, it can be connected to the hike/mountain bike path for those who wish to extend their route.

This short hike and bike path is located adjacent to the pump track and provides a beginner-friendly course to get acquainted with mountain biking. The beginning of this route travels on the paved section of the path and shortly turns into the mountain bike area. There are rolling hills that allow riders to navigate the course at their own speed.

The Greenway Trail is a noble effort from the city of Paducah, to increase outdoor activity options in the surrounding area. The trail connects four parks in the area and will be expanded in the near future to the riverfront area. It is well maintained and doesn't put up much of a challenge, but should definitely be enjoyed if you are in the area.

U.S. Vice President Aaron Burr and Gen. James Wilkinson, who allegedly drew up plans to personally conquer Mexico and the American southwest, met at Fort Massac during the summer of 1805. Edward Everett Hale later used the setting of Fort Massac and the Burr-Wilkinson plot as the basis for his classic historical novel, “The Man Without a Country.” Although ravaged by the New Madrid earthquake in 1811-12, the fort was again rebuilt in time to play a minor role in the War of 1812, only to be...

This paved trail runs along a beautiful river. A small section of this trail is shared with a maintenance road. Use caution and wear a helmet when sharing space with motor vehicles. Accessibility: There are 3 designated accessible spaces in the paved parking lot off of East 5th Street at the southwest end of the trail. All of them are van-accessible with striped access aisles. This parking lot has been marked with a waypoint. The trail surface is paved asphalt or concrete, smooth, and...