Photo: Nyttend · Public domain10% of Hyden’s land is conserved, and virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park
Virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park. 10% of Hyden’s land is conserved, about 82 acres. 82 acres are parks and preserves, 251 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Pick a walk
The longest trail network is River Front Park, with 0.3 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
82 conserved acres
10% of Hyden’s land. Who manages Hyden’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckhorn Lake Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 82 | Open |
1 places to go in Hyden
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
1 playground without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
1 lakes & rivers
0.0 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
1 place on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service).
The best walking months in Hyden: April to June and August
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.9 | 10.8 | 11.9 | 13.1 | 14.1 | 14.7 | 14.5 | 13.6 | 12.4 | 11.2 | 10.1 | 9.6 |
| High (°F) | 45 | 50 | 58 | 69 | 76 | 83 | 86 | 85 | 80 | 70 | 58 | 48 |
| Rain (in) | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.2 | 4.4 | 3.3 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 4.7 |
October is the driest month (3.1 in) and July the warmest (highs of 86 °F). 5.2 inches fall in July, the wettest month. The climate in Hyden →
Questions about parks and trails in Hyden
Where can I hike in Hyden?
The longest trail networks: River Front Park, 0.3 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Hyden’s trails?
River Front Park doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Hyden?
67,907 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Hyden or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 82 of them inside the city line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Hyden neighbors.
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →