Limestone Gorge

1.44 Mi
More Difficult

Louisville Loop, Overlook, Picnic Area, Trail, Woods

Broad Run Park

TEMPORARY CLOSURE ALERT: Beginning on Thursday, July 10*, the Limestone Gorge Trail and Limestone Gorge Parking Lot in Broad Run Park will be closed for approximately two weeks for trail and bridge maintenance. See the full alert for details: https://theparklands.org/louisville-loop-and-other-trail-closures-in-broad-run-and-turkey-run-parks.

*Dates and duration of closure are subject to change due to weather or other factors. All updates will be posted on the Alerts page as they become available.

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The Limestone Gorge is a chasm of limestone tiers slicked with water falling to a streambed that shows off the Rowland Member, one of seven geological layers in Broad Run Park. Patches of old-growth trees dot the Gorge — chinkapin oaks and American beech trees that predate the settlement of the area.

A small parking lot in the forested middle area of Broad Run Park offers access to picnic tables against a forested backdrop. If you want to go farther afield, hike along the Limestone Gorge Trail, which is hike-only and suited for those looking for a challenge. Explore this area using the Limestone Gorge Trail, which offers a challenging hike, or stick to the paved Louisville Loop.