Visitors to Danville and Boyle County will soon have access to a new set of walking and hiking trails, which will also incorporate a mountain bike trail networked designed to attract riders from across the region and beyond.
Construction will begin in early 2026 on the Pine Knob Trails at Alum Springs, located a short drive southwest of Danville. The jointly sponsored City of Danville and Boyle County project represents a significant investment in outdoor recreation, health and fitness, quality of life, and economic development for the community.
Magistrate Paula Bodner has long championed the Pine Knob Trails project, citing its health and wellness benefits.
“The trails will be situated on what is known as Pine Knob, which rises above the Alum Springs Convenience Center,” Bodner said. “With an elevation of more than 1,200 feet, Pine Knob is one of the highest points in the county and will bring a trail system that appeals to avid hikers and bikers along with beginners who just want to get out into nature. This project will be built on land jointly owned by the City of Danville and the Boyle County Fiscal Court and will be jointly funded.”
The Pine Knob Trails will add to the mountain biking opportunities already available in Danville at the Woven Wire Mountain Bike Park, located along Techwood Drive, just off Lebanon Road. That trail system has seen recent improvements and is set for an upcoming expansion. Learn more about Woven Wire Mountain Bike Park here.
Mountain biking has proven to be a significant economic driver for communities across the nation and is a growing sport in the Commonwealth. Several Kentucky cities are making similar investments, including Brandenburg, Greensburg, Berea and Louisville. Greensburg recently completed phase one of a three-phase plan for its 60-acre bike park, while Louisville has announced the completion of construction plans for the Highland Park Bike Park, which will bring four inner-city courses to the I-264 corridor near Highland Park.
Bo Bentley, coach of the Boyle County Mountain Bike Team, welcomed the investment in local trail infrastructure.
“Our students currently lack a dedicated space to practice and host competitions,” Bentley said. “This trail system will allow us to train locally and bring races to Boyle
County. Parents of our mountain bike families report spending an average of $400 to $500 per competition when traveling. Hosting events here means that spending will
soon stay right here in Boyle County.”
The Danville Boyle County Trails Alliance supports the project, with many members serving on the Pine Knob Trails Steering Committee.
“The Trails Alliance has set the goal of developing a trails system for Danville-Boyle County to include separate shared use paths, bike routes and lanes, and connectivity for alternative transportation and outdoor recreation opportunities,” said chairman Mark Morgan.