Archer Park & Prestonsburg Passage Trail

Archer Park & Prestonsburg Passage Trail

66 Archer Park Road Prestonsburg, Kentucky 41653

Official Website
Prestonsburg webpage

Tips for Birding

Walk the Prestonsburg Passage Trail that runs along the Levisa Fork of the Big Sandy River and check along the river in the park. Watch and listen for the occasional Common Ravens that sometimes soars above the area.

Birds of Interest

Neotropical migrants.

About this Location

Archer Park sits along the Levisa Fork of the Big Sandy River. It offers access to the Prestonsburg Passage Trail. The Prestonsburg Passage is an 8.6 miles paved trail, 17.2 miles round trip, that runs from Prestonsburg to the coal camp community of David, Ky. The connective trail offers views of Appalachian nature as well as several historical markers. The trail is open to all ages and can be utilized by bikers, walkers/runners, wheelchairs, and horseback riders. Little to no elevation makes this the perfect trail for all skill levels. 

Archer Park is a multi-use, park with tennis courts, swimming pools, ball fields, a playground, and a dog park. It has a lighted outdoor basketball court and picnic pavilions. During the holiday season, the park hosts the Christmas lights display and a winter carnival.

Features

  • Restrooms on site

  • Wheelchair accessible trail

  • Entrance fee

Content from Official Website and Prestonsburg webpage

Last updated October 3, 2023