Combining Masterston Station Park and the Town Branch Trail makes for a nice park and path run in northern Lexington. Masterson Station Park is an equestrian venue, with numerous facilities and open grounds for riding. A run on Ruffian Way is a good way to see the park’s scenic grounds. It’s 2 miles through the park, or 4 miles out and back. For a longer run, the Town Branch Trail is a paved multi-use path that runs south of the park alongside open fields and farms. It’s 2 miles from the park to Citation Blvd. If you combine Masterston Station Park and the Town Branch Trail fully out and back, it’s an 8 mile route.
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- Full route is 8 miles (13 km). Masterston Station Park is 4 miles out and back; Town Branch Trail is 4 miles out and back
- 224 feet (68m) for full 8-mile route
- South end of Masterston Station Park
- Parking in area
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