Blue Trail - Jefferson Memorial Forest

Location: Jefferson Memorial Forest - Louisville/Jefferson County
Distance: 2.7 miles (1.5 - 2 hours)
Difficulty: Moderate

For those of you that have never been to Jefferson Memorial, they have over 35 miles of hiking trails, ranging from a rugged 6.2 miler (Siltstone trail) to an easy, paved .2 miler (Tulip Tree Trail). But, it's not your typical park. Instead of one main entrance, it's broken up into different Recreational Areas. If it's your first visit to JM, be sure to hit the Welcome Center before you get started. Or you can download trail maps off their website.
The Blue Trail is located in the Paul Yost Recreational Area. It's a great trail if you're looking to work up a sweat or get your legs in shape for the hiking season. The steep inclines and declines keep this trail interesting. Although there are no grandiose views on this trail, it makes up for it with it's gently rolling creeks and quiet stillness. Many of the trails at JM also include horse trails, and they crisscross over the Blue Trail several times, which can make for some muddy terrain. This is definitely a trail you want to wear your hiking shoes. I would recommend hitting this trail in the early summer months. But if you hike in late summer or early fall, be sure to wear your long pants. The back side of the trail can get pretty overgrown in the later months. 
There are so many great trails at JM, it's hard to pick just one. Of course, there's no reason you can't hike them all!