Mammoth Cave
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Hike or Bike Big Hollow Loop Trail
Mammoth Cave, Kentucky
9 mi
This loop trail in Mammoth Cave National Park combines a north and south loop, which are 5.3 miles and 3.7 miles, respectively. The south loop is a bit more challenging than the north loop. The trail is open to hikers, trail runners, and mountain bikers.
To start out on the north loop, take the Maple Springs Connector from the parking lot. A trail map can be found here.
Maple Springs, Raymer Hollow Trail, and Mill Branch Trail Loop
Mammoth Cave, Kentucky
13.24 mi
/ 1509 ft gain
Maple Springs, Raymer Hollow Trail, and Mill Branch Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Mammoth Cave, Kentucky.
Big Hollow North and South Loops Trail
Mammoth Cave, Kentucky
11.48 mi
/ 794 ft gain
Big Hollow North and South Loops Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Mammoth Cave, Kentucky.
Buffalo Creek and Saw Hollow Loop
Mammoth Cave, Kentucky
11.47 mi
/ 814 ft gain
Buffalo Creek and Saw Hollow Loop is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Brownsville, Kentucky.
Hike to Sunset Point
Mammoth Cave, Kentucky
5.0
0.3 mi
/ 0 ft gain
This small hike is inside of the Mammoth Cave National Park is well know and provides a great place for small kids and is handicap accessible. The pathway itself is a flat boardwalk and is only about .3 of a mile. It features beautiful views of the mountains and lots of wildlife. The hike is also part of a larger system of trails that runs all over the park so if you are looking for something a...
Hike Echo River Spring Trail in Mammoth Cave National Park
Mammoth Cave, Kentucky
2.2 mi
/ 83 ft gain
Bluff lines, wildlife, wildflowers, streams, and cave entrances abound on this hike in Mammoth Cave National Park. The pathway is mostly paved and has interactive exhibits and viewing platforms around the spring.
The highlight of the trail is a “blue hole” on the edge of the Green River. Water can be seen "bubbling" up from somewhere within Mammoth Cave.
This is a great quick trail for the w...
Echo River Spring Trail
Mammoth Cave, Kentucky
2.21 mi
/ 184 ft gain
Echo River Spring Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Brownsville, Kentucky.
Echo River and River Styx Springs Trail
Mammoth Cave, Kentucky
3.53 mi
/ 489 ft gain
Echo River and River Styx Springs Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Park City, Kentucky.
Echo River Spring and Sinkhole Loop
Mammoth Cave, Kentucky
2.7 mi
/ 341 ft gain
Echo River Spring and Sinkhole Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Mammoth Cave, Kentucky.
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Leitchfield, Kentucky
Moutardier
Overview
Moutardier Campground sits on the shores of Nolin River Lake in the rolling landscape of southern Kentucky. The large lake and s...
Cub Run, Kentucky
Dog Creek (Ky)
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Dog Creek Campground sits on the shores of Nolin River Lake in the rolling landscape of southern Kentucky. The large lake and su...
Mammoth Cave, Kentucky
Mammoth Picnic Shelters
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There are three shelters available at the Mammoth Cave Picnic Area for visitor use, two of which can be reserved.
Shelter G-...
Clarkson, Kentucky
Wax
Overview
Wax Campground sits on the shores of Nolin River Lake in the rolling landscape of southern Kentucky. The large lake and surround...
Mammoth Cave, Kentucky
Maple Springs
Overview
At Maple Springs, visitors can enjoy the serenity of the campground and surrounding backcountry trails, or spend their days expl...
Cave City, Kentucky
Mammoth Cave Campground
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Mammoth Cave Campground puts campers in a prime spot to explore the depths and overland treasures of Mammoth Cave National Park....
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