KNPS Field Trip to Scott’s Gap, Jefferson Memorial Forest – October 10, 2026

Date of trip: 10/10/2026
Time: 10AM Eastern Time
Location: Scott’s Gap, Jefferson Memorial Forest, Jefferson Co., KY
Difficulty of hike: Strenuous

Quercus marilandica from the trail

Join KNPS Field Trip Chair Alan Abbott for a hike in the Scott’s Gap section of Jefferson Memorial Forest. The hike explores some unusual xeric ridges within Metro Louisville. 

In the driest parts, hikers will see Blackjack (Quercus marilandica) and Chinkapin Oaks (Quercus muehlenbergii), as well as Blueberries (Vaccinium sp.), Goldenrods (Solidago sp.), False Floxgloves (Agalinis sp.), and Dittany (Cunila origanoides). The trail provides some scenic views of south Louisville.

While the hike will only be two to three total miles, it will be strenuous, especially as the group follows the trail to the top of the knob. Participants should bring sturdy shoes, water and a snack, as well as tick protection.   

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