Saturday Origin Park/ Wetlands 4-mile Hike

Join Hike and Bike the Ville for a scenic 4-mile hike along the Falls of the Ohio. We'll begin in the middle of the new Origin Park, travel through Buttonbush Woods, past the new Vista event center, allong the Ohio River Greenway, and through the Loop Island Wetlands.

The route is now approximately 3/4 dirt trail and 1/4 paved Greenway, with generally easy terrain and a few moderate inclines.

We'll maintain a brisk but comfortable pace, with several short stops to enjoy the scenery and explore the rich natural and historical significance of the landscape around us.

Highlights include:

• Origin Park's Buttonbush Woods and new Vista event center

• The site where the Lewis and Clark Expedition departed in 1803

• Mill Creek and Silver Creek

• The Loop Island Wetlands, home to diverse flora and fauna and once a favored location for duels in the region's early history

• Views of the Falls of the Ohio, including Sand Island, the McAlpine Dam and hydroelectric plant, and the Louisville skyline.

Hike and Bike the Ville is dedicated to fostering a welcoming, supportive environment where people can enjoy exercise, nature, and good company. Well-behaved dogs on leashes are welcome too!