New Walking Trail Opens at Blackberry Creek Park
Canada, KY · July 9, 2026
The fog is lifting off the Tug Fork this morning, revealing a humid but busy Thursday ahead. If you're heading toward Belfry, keep an eye out for the band students practicing near the high school.
The Lead
The Blackberry Creek Community Park is seeing a surge in activity this week as volunteers and county crews finalize the new walking trail loop. This project, which has been in the works since last fall, aims to provide a safer, paved path for residents who previously had to walk along the narrow shoulders of KY-1056. The final layer of asphalt was laid yesterday, and today, crews are installing the new solar-powered lighting fixtures along the perimeter. These lights are a significant addition, allowing for evening use during the shorter winter days ahead. Local organizers are planning a small ribbon-cutting ceremony for next Saturday, but the path is officially open for use starting this morning. It’s a quiet victory for the neighborhood, turning a patch of flood-prone land into a reliable spot for a morning stroll.
Local Pulse
Belfry High Band Camp Starts — Students are hitting the field early today for the first full-day rehearsals of the season.
Pond Creek Road Brush Clearing — Maintenance crews are out today clearing brush along the narrowest stretches of Old Pond Creek Road.
Today's Outlook
- High 84°F · Low 71°F — Rain showers (32% chance of precipitation)
- Keep a light rain jacket handy for those afternoon pop-up showers.
What's On Around Town
Belfry: Community Garden Workday — Blackberry Creek, 9:00 AM Help weed and harvest the shared plots; extra hands are always welcome.
Williamson: Farmers Market — Downtown Williamson, 4:00–7:00 PM Fresh local produce and handmade crafts just across the river.
Pikeville: Main Street Live — Pikeville City Park, 6:00 PM Live music and food trucks downtown—perfect for a Thursday night outing.
Spotlight & Story
- The Hatfield-McCoy Feud Sites While many think of the feud as distant history, the sites scattered around our hills are quiet markers of a complex past. The nearby Hog Trial site remains a favorite for hikers, tucked away where the geography still dictates the pace of life.
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