Bernheim Forest and Arboretum

This was such a fun experience. The forest is very beautiful. It was a little on the hot side today but there are plenty of places to sit and rest or stop in the shade. Seeing the forest giants was definitely the best part. Parking wasn’t hard to find and we went in the middle of the day on a Saturday. It wasn’t crowded and you got to spend as much time with the giants that you wanted without feeling rushed.

Labor day, very busy park, however there was enough room you didn't feel like you were on top of people. Great pull off areas with picnic tables. Lots of places to hang out. The visitors center was very busy, the staff were very friendly and helpful!

We went on a Friday and the new recommended rate for cars is $15 (not $10). We gladly donated since we are from out of town visiting. The grounds are beautiful. We hiked the giants trail from the visitor center parking lot out-and-back. If you're up for a hike and have the time, do this instead of stopping by each giant via the nearest car parking. It's lovely!

Very nice park. Loved the experience. The giants were very cool. The tin man was really cool. Trails were very well managed. Will be back here for sure

This arboretum is absolutely beautiful and impressively vast. We originally came to see the “giants,” but ended up staying much longer, enchanted by the whimsical wonder of wandering through the grounds. Around every corner, there was something new to admire — so much natural beauty and charm. We found the location easy to navigate overall. While a few trail sections were a bit tricky, we managed just fine with a stroller and a young child, so I would say it’s fairly accessible for most visitors. Along the way, we also spotted plenty of wildlife, including turtles, fish, and birds, which added even more magic to our visit.

This forest. Was awesome, I'm definitely gonna come back again to finish the park. The tin man was the best and the giants was awesome. The little ponds were cool. I wanted to fish there, but we didn't. We couldn't find the place where we could fish. Most definitely will do another weekend trip here.

Great trails, nice nature center and clean restrooms. The trails can be a little muddy after it rains, do plan your shoes accordingly. We parked at the nature and did a 2 mile loop to visit the three giants. Nice walk even on a humid July Saturday morning. Not too crowded and ample parking. You’re asked if you’d like to make a donation at the visitor gate and guard house. We did the “suggested” $15/car which was two of us. Located between Sheppardsvile and Bardestown. Don’t miss this great opportunity to reconnect with nature.

We went to visit the Forest Giants! Very cool to see them a nice 2 mile hike. Mixed pavement, gravel and some dirt. Some parts through the woods. It was a very nice afternoon trip for our family. I would suggest the trails to be better marked! I saw a family with a young adult in a wheelchair struggling in the gravel section of a trail. Definitely needs better markings and descriptions for people with disabilities.