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Cedar Sink Trail
Brownsville, Kentucky
5.0
1.55 mi
/ 184 ft gain
Cedar Sink Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Park City, Kentucky.
Hike the Cedar Sink Trail
Brownsville, Kentucky
5.0
1.6 mi
/ 333 ft gain
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.
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.
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.
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.
Shanty Hollow Lake Trail
Bowling Green, Kentucky
1.42 mi
/ 220 ft gain
Shanty Hollow Lake Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Bowling Green, Kentucky.
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 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.
Places to stay
Mammoth Cave, Kentucky
Mammoth Picnic Shelters
Overview
There are three shelters available at the Mammoth Cave Picnic Area for visitor use, two of which can be reserved.
Shelter G-...
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...
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...
Cave City, Kentucky
Mammoth Cave Campground
Overview
Mammoth Cave Campground puts campers in a prime spot to explore the depths and overland treasures of Mammoth Cave National Park....
Cub Run, Kentucky
Dog Creek (Ky)
Overview
Dog Creek Campground sits on the shores of Nolin River Lake in the rolling landscape of southern Kentucky. The large lake and su...
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...
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