Brighton Rail Trail — paved return
Kentucky · Greenway
Follow the signed main Brighton Rail Trail toward Man O War Boulevard for up to one mile and retrace at the actual end or an earlier barrier. Stay on Brighton; the Flying Ebony Drive connector toward Liberty Elementary and the separate Gleneagles spur are excluded.
Plan your ride
- Location
- Lexington · Kentucky
- Ride length
- Up to 2 miles return
- Ride format
- Out and back
- Surface
- Paved designated shared-use trail
- Road crossings
- Yield to walkers and slow at junctions. Stop and look at every street crossing; do not use traffic lanes to bypass a closure.
- Elevation
- Local rises, ramps and crossings may occur. No current maximum-grade measurement; walk any climb or transition that exceeds your comfort.
- Starting location
- Pleasant Ridge Park public Brighton Rail Trail access, Pleasant Ridge Drive, Lexington, KY
Selected outward cap and the same return; turn earlier at the actual route end or a barrier. Parking walks are extra.
Actual vertex on the city-mapped named park boundary. This is a park reference, not a path, entrance, parking pin or navigable arrival. Use the written public access.
Brighton Rail Trail — paved return — detailed guide
Source review: 2026-10-22. A dated source review does not guarantee current-day conditions.
A selected outing on a documented improved bicycle route. Follow the stated public start and course.
Start and parking
Start: Pleasant Ridge Park public Brighton Rail Trail access, Pleasant Ridge Drive, Lexington, KY.
No verified dedicated trail parking at this named public access. Arrive by lawful public pedestrian/bicycle access, or independently arrange lawful visitor parking and walk to the path. Private, business and reserved lots are not assumed available.
Ride and distance
Selected ride: Up to 2 miles return. Format: Out and back.
Ride: Follow the signed main Brighton Rail Trail toward Man O War Boulevard for up to one mile and retrace at the actual end or an earlier barrier. Stay on Brighton; the Flying Ebony Drive connector toward Liberty Elementary and the separate Gleneagles spur are excluded.
Selected outward cap and the same return; turn earlier at the actual route end or a barrier. Parking walks are extra.
Surface and effort
Paved designated shared-use trail. Local rises, ramps and crossings may occur. No current maximum-grade measurement; walk any climb or transition that exceeds your comfort.
Crossings and shared use
Yield to walkers and slow at junctions. Stop and look at every street crossing; do not use traffic lanes to bypass a closure. Yield to pedestrians, keep right, and slow at blind corners. Stop at barriers; never use a traffic-road detour to bypass a trail closure.
Hours, costs and access
Use daylight and obey posted trail, park and parking hours. Follow current public visitor-parking terms; reserved activities and events have separate conditions.
Reviewed 2026-10-22. City explicitly defines these named shared-use routes as paved, ten to twelve feet wide, and intended for bicycling as well as walking. This is a selected outing, not a fresh surface inspection or proof every adjoining trail permits bikes. Yield to walkers and obey current work or access signs. This is a source review, not a same-day inspection. Recheck the linked manager before travel.
Map and Directions
Use the named public start and its posted parking signs. The map reference identifies the facility or selected trail area; it is not a surveyed parking stall or navigable route line. Bicycle and e-bike rules can differ; only ordinary bicycle use is established unless noted.