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Amphitheater TrailAccess the park's outdoor amphitheater on this short, accessible walk.
Hiking, Mammoth Cave National Park
Explore Hiking in Mammoth Cave National Park with grouped stops, trails, and related park places collected under the same planning theme.
Hiking Stops and Trip Ideas
Use this Hiking guide to compare the stops that belong together in Mammoth Cave National Park, then decide which ones deserve map time or a saved trip stop.
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Dixon Cave TrailThis out-and-back Dixon Cave Trail leads to the Dixon Cave, although the cave is closed to visitors.
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Engine No. 4 TrailA short, easy trail leading past a historic steam engine from the late 1800s.
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Green River Bluffs TrailA pleasant hike along the Green River, offering views from the bluffs and options to continue further.
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Heritage TrailThis short, lollipop-shaped trail will bring you to Sunset Point and the Old Guides Cemetery Trail before looping back.
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Historic Entrance TrailTake this trail from the Mammoth Cave Visitor Center to the cave's historic entrance.
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Mammoth Cave Railroad TrailThe Mammoth Cave Railroad Bike and Hike Trail offers miles of fun, exploration, and history.
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Mammoth Cave Campground TrailAn easy trail linking the park's campground with the amphitheater and nearby trails.
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Old Guides TrailThis short trail leads from the Heritage Trail near the hotel to the cave's historic entrance.
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River Styx Spring TrailA short walk to the spring where the River Styx empties from Mammoth Cave.
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Sinkhole TrailHike out and back on this mile-long trail, or use it to connect other trails in the area around the visitor center.
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Sunset Point TrailA short trail extending from the Sunset Point viewpoint to other trails below.
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Whites Cave TrailThis short trail can be hiked out-and-back or used with other trails to create shorter or longer loops.
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Furlong Cemetery SpurThis quarter-mile spur trail adds some historic context to your hike or ride on the Railroad Trail.
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Sand Cave TrailA short and historically interesting walk to the entrance of Sand Cave.
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Sloan's Crossing Pond WalkA short but pretty loop on a boardwalk around Sloan's Pond.
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Big Hollow TrailA great option for hiking or biking, this trail was built with beginner mountain bikers in mind.
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Blair Springs Hollow TrailThis short trail connects two other backcountry trails: Collie Ridge and Wet Prong.
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Buffalo Creek TrailThis trail leads you into the tangle of backcountry trails in the park, with access to several campsites.
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Collie Ridge TrailThis popular trail starts on the northern side of the park and provides access to many backcountry trails and campsites.
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First Creek TrailThis point-to-point hike offers an easy multi-day trip, thanks to its access to three backcountry campsites and First Creek Lake.
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Maple Springs TrailThis one-mile multi-use trail is open to hikers, cyclists, and horseback riders.
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McCoy Hollow TrailYou can access several backcountry trails and campsites on this meandering trail along the bluffs of the Green River.
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Sal Hollow TrailSal Hollow offers several options for out-and-back or loop hikes, including overnight trips, on a fairly gentle trail.
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Turnhole Bend TrailThis popular hiking and horseback riding trail connects to several other trails and leads to a campsite.
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Wet Prong TrailVery popular with horseback riders, this trail provides access to several backcountry trails and campsites.
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White Oak TrailOne of only a few trails in the park open to biking, hiking, and horses, this trail leads to a campsite on the Green River.
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Turnhole Bend Nature TrailThe Turnhole Bend Nature Trail is located on Brownsville Road just east of the junction with Cedar Sink Road.
