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Trails
Trails in Mammoth Cave National Park
Compare distance, typical time, difficulty, and trail details.
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Cedar Sink Trail
Short shady loop into a giant sinkhole with a disappearing stream
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Heritage Trail Loop
Paved loop to Sunset Point with big Green River views and history
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Green River Bluffs Trail
Shady ridge walk to river overlooks and a rocky, switchback plunge.
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Echo River Spring Trail
Easy, accessible loop to see an underground river meet the Green
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Big Hollow South Loop
Rocky, punchy singletrack loop—best for strong riders, solid hikers
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Mammoth Cave Railroad Bike & Hike Trail
Shady gravel rail-trail with history, rollers, and a few spicy climbs
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Sunset Point Trail
Best quick Green River overlook for golden-hour views
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Sloans Crossing Pond Walk
Easy boardwalk loop circling a wildlife-rich sinkhole pond
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Turnhole Bend Nature Trail
Short, hilly loop to karst sinks and a Green River overlook
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Raymer Hollow Trail
Quiet hollow-and-creek ramble with a primitive campsite option
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Mammoth Dome Sink Trail
Short, steep hike to a karst sinkhole with real cave context.
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Sal Hollow Trail
Quiet, muddy backcountry through rolling woods and creeks
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Wet Prong Trail
Forested backcountry to a creek crossing—scenic, muddy, and quiet
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First Creek Trail
Muddy, horse‑shared ridge to lake backcountry trek with shuttle option
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River Styx Spring Trail
Short downhill to a cave-fed spring where the river meets the light
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Collie Ridge Trail
Quiet ridge walk with blue blazes, horses, and a historic cemetery
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Buffalo Creek Trail
Quiet backcountry connector with karst clues and rolling woods
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Mill Branch Trail
Muddy, blue‑blazed backcountry link with quiet forest and creek beds
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Sinkhole Trail
Short, shady connector with karst geology—and a steep sting.
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Dixon Cave Trail
Short forest walk to a cool cave overlook and bat habitat
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Buffalo Trail
Shady creek-and-forest stroll with quiet vibes and muddy bits
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Sand Cave Trail
Tiny boardwalk to a historic cave overlook—short but meaningful.
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