DAWSON SPRINGS, Ky. –  One of the many advantages to living in the Hopkins County area is the access we have to the Pennyrile Forest State Park. On Saturday, November 21st the State Park will host a “Hike Within the Park”.

This is an excellent opportunity for guests to participate in a guided hike along the major trails within the park near Dawson Springs.

The major trails that will be hiked are Pennyroyal Trail, Lake Trail, and Cane Trail. After a lunch stop at the lodge, the hikes will continue on Clifty Creek Trail, Indian Bluff Trail and a portion of the Pennyrile Nature Trail.

The hike begins at 9 a.m. and will be led by park naturalist Rebecca Clark. The registration fee of $24 per person will include lunch at the Clift Creek Restaurant.

For further information and registration, call Clark at 1-800-325-1711 or email her at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park is the perfect back to nature hideaway.  It is completely surrounded by Pennyrile State Forest.  The park is located approximately 9 miles south of Dawson Springs, off exit 24 of the Western Kentucky Parkway.

The park has a lodge, cottages, restaurant, campground, lake, golf course, playground, picnic areas and hiking trails.