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Summary: Bernheim has long been known as a great spot to meander on short trails along ponds and the arboretum. But the creation of the Millennium Trail has provided one of the longer loop hikes in the Louisville area. At 13.3 miles this trail is a great way to spend a day putting up some serious trail miles. We've hiked this trail several times, and prefer it as a cool/cold weather hike. It can be pretty steamy in the summer time, with our infamous humidity. The heavily wooded hike provides little chance for a cooling breeze. The loop is full of ups and downs, with several sections of nice ridgeline hiking. You're nearly guaranteed to see wildlife on the trail; we've seen deer, turkey, hawks, a skunk and your usually small furries and feathered friends. The trail crosses several roads, which provide you the oppurtunity to cut the hike short if you wish. Trailhead: From Louisville, take I-65 to exit 112. Turn east onto Highway 245 in Clermont. Turn right into the entrance after approximately 1 mile. The trail can be accessed at several locations where the trail intersects a road. The official beginning of the trail is at the west end of the Guerilla Hollow Picnic Area. Admission is free on weekdays, $5 per vehicle weekends and holidays. (Lat:37.90961 Lon:-85.66623) Trail Guides for Millennium Trail, Bernheim Arboretum: Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Winter, User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Ranger Contact: Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest - (502) 955-8512 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Ron Long, who has posted 22 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Page 2 of 2 Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Doug on 6/14/2007 I'll be honest, I wasn't prepared for the toughness of this hike. I ran completely out of water about 3/4 of the way through, and we actually got somewhat lost despite the trail markings. Highlights included: seeing a decent sized black snake right in the middle of the trail & the overall shape of the trail. It was also wierd seeing a gravestone marker of a hiker who died on the trail at that exact spot. It was at a time when the climb was at its most strenuous, and then all of a sudden you see a marker where a man apparently had heat stroke. Very sad indeed... The best part of this hike was hearing civilization near the end and knowing it would be over soon. I woul ddo it again maybe next fall.
Reviewed by Katie on 8/6/2006 A fun day of hiking, but yes, there was poison ivy all over the place. Also, watch out for the deer ticks. Overall, the trails are marked well, but we still got off track a couple of times. The people at the Visitors' Center are fabulous and very generous with their Purell wipes to wash away the deer ticks. Hikers definitely need to sign in before starting the Millenium. 
Reviewed by WM on 10/27/2005 I just hiked this last weekend. I would hike again because of to the lack of good day-hikes anywhere near Louisville. The trail is overgrown in some places, but I didn't see any poison ivy. You can pretty easilly make your way going either direction just by following the yellow triangle markers. Nothing spectacular but good if you just want to get out and hike for a few hours. 
Reviewed by Bob on 9/12/2005 Trail was very overgrown with weed, including a lot of poison ivy. There was a lot of dead fall to scramble over. There was no view to speak of. Best part of the hike was seeing a rattle snake in the trail.
Reviewed by Flyingfishman on 6/1/2005 This trail is without a doubt the best marked trail in KY. It is a great place to see wildlife. Start early for the best viewing. Flyingfishmanky.com
Reviewed by Viewer on 2/3/2005 Watch out for the chiggers. They are nasty. I have hiked all other trails in this forest multiple times and have never gotten chiggers. Both times I hiked it I got chiggers. Protect yourself. Do not sit down on the ground out here. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Kentucky Hiking, Kentucky Trails, Kentucky Hikes, Bullitt County Hiking, Bullitt County Trails, Bullitt County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||