Cedar Sink Trail

Smiths Grove, Kentucky

5.0/5

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Distance

1.71 miles

Elevation Gain

277.12 ft

Route Type

Out-and-Back

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Added by Alex Harrison

One of the best hikes in Mammoth Cave National Park, Cedar Spring Trail showcases several sunken in pools of water surrounded by massive cliffs and a forest of trees.

Starting at the parking lot off of National Park Boundary Road, you will follow the marked sign on the path until you hit a set of metal stairs heading downward. Take the stairs to the bottom and take the first left on the trail to the observation deck that overlooks the Cedar Spring.

A map of the park is available here.

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Cedar Sink Trail Reviews

Amelia Walker

Explorer

Cedar Sink Trail

04/27/26

This is considered one of the best hikes in the park and there's a reason why! It's located 10 minutes or so away from the Visitor center and takes you down a beautiful forest path to a huge sink hole! There are several good photo opportunities and you can even walk down close to the actual Cedar Spring. There are a large number of stairs so be prepared for that and leave time to take some breaks and take in the beauty of the area.

5.0

PRO

Lucas Bremer

PRO

Explorer

Cedar Sink Trail

09/22/20

See the remains of a imploded portion of Mammoth Cave. It is a great forest hike down into the sinkhole left behind.

5.0

Lisa Gray

Beginner

Cedar Sink Trail

11/26/17

We have been all around Mammoth. We have kayaked, hiked, explored and visited so many times. However, we have somehow missed Cedar Sink. We loved it!

5.0

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