Overview

The Saunders Springs Nature Preserve is a

small, picturesque, heavily wooded natural

area located on steep terrain with springs

that feed a lake/ reservoir and cascading

streams/waterfalls. The preserve provides

opportunities for nature study, walking hik-

ing, picnicking and historic interpretation.

The nature preserve has two parts: one is a

26 acre area owned and operated by the city

of Radcliff and overseen by the Radcliff For-

estr), and Conservation Board and a 73 acre

tract adiacent to the nature preserve named

the Saunders Springs Annex which is leased

from Fort Knox. The Annex Area offers ad-

ditional hiking and biking trails. The Vincent

Kieta Welcome Center at the Preserve pro-

vides additional information.

Preserve Features

Cascading Streams

Two Lakes/Ponds

Fishing (with KY License)

Three 1800s Vintage Log Cabinsx

Diverse Terrain and Ecosystems

Site of 1920s Water Plant

Rich in History

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Pavi lions/Picnicki ng Areas

KY Native Plants Garden

Vincent Kieta Welcome Center

More than l2 Miles of Trails

Special Events/ProgramsEducational Activities For School Groups *

Group Nature Hikes

Guided Tours

Supervised Mountain Bike Rides

Mountain Bike Skill Clinics

Youth Fishing Events

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Visitor's Guide

Entrance to Saunders Springs

City of Rodcliff ond theRadcliff Forestry ond Conservotion Board

Open year around(Weather Permitting)

Hours: Dawn - DuskAdmission: Free

Location100 Saunders Springs Lane

Radcliff, KY 40160Entronce offNorth Wilson Rood,

Between 3lW ond Fort Knox

Radcliff/Fort Knox Tourism

Phone: (270) 352-1204

Websitq radclifftourism.org

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,HistorvA grist mil! was operational in the early1800s along the stream that runs throughthe Preserve. During the U.S. Civil Warboth Union and Confederate forces wereknown to have camped in the area.

The lower Preserye area was the site of awater processing plant" remnants which arestill on Iocation, which provided drinkingwater to Camp Knox, later becoming FortKnox, from the 1920's to the 1950's. Har-din County Water District #! then pro-cessed water for Northern Hardin Countyfrom the 1950's-1970's and later sold thearea to Radcliff. ln the mid- 1990's Radcliffstarted developing the Saunders SpringsNature Preserve.

Stroll on one of I I nomed noture trails

TrailsThere are I I named nature/hiking trails withinthe Preservex totaling approximately threemiles in length. The terrain from the upper tothe lower portion of the Preserve drops morethan 200 feet in elevation with 900 steps/stairsbeing built into some trails, making most ofthese trails unsuitable for biking. Two handi-capped accessible trails are also offered.

The Annex provides more than eight miles ofnamed trails* suitable for hiking, jogging ormountain biking and four additional mountainbiking/skills only areas.

Water Features

Two spring fed lakes are located within thePreserve. The upper lake, known as the HighLake which served as the water plant reser-voir, has been stocked with fish. Waterhlls/cascades created by springs and lake overflowsare popular backdrops for photographerswhile youngsters and the young at heart enjoyplaying in the streams.

Scout Camping Areas

The Preserve and the Annex both have ScoutCamping Areas which are used regularly byscout units. For additional information or toreserve a camp area please contact the Parks &Recreation Department at (270) 351-4079.

Picnickins Areaq/Pavilions

There are two pavilions in the Preserve. Thelargest located in the upper Preserve area con-tains eight large picnic tables and the smallerpavilion is in the lower Preserve. Pavilion res-ervations by individuals or groups require a

modest fee and may be reserved by calling Rad-

cliff Parks & Recreation at (270) 351-4079. Anumber of other picnic tables, some with BBQgrills, are located near the pavilions and areavailable on a first come, first served basis.

Los CabinsThree log cabins have been constructed at theentrance of the Preserve from their originalsetting in Radcliff. They consist of the RaineCabin-1836, the Stovall Cabin-about 1873

and the Atcher Cabin-approximately 1875.x

The cabins are a favorite of photographers,both professional and amateur.

*Additional brochures/information available atthe Vincent Kieta Welcome Center.

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