Old Guides Trail
This short trail leads from the Heritage Trail near the hotel to the cave's historic entrance.
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Old Guides Trail Details
Starting on the Heritage Trail behind the hotel, the 0.1 mile Old Guides Trail leads to the cave's historic entrance. This trail can be used to link together some of the other trails near the visitor center.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
0.2 miles
Estimated time
10 minutes
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Old Guides Trail
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Old Guides Trail
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0.1 mi away
Dixon Cave Trail
This out-and-back Dixon Cave Trail leads to the Dixon Cave, although the cave is closed to visitors.
0.1 mi away
River Styx Spring Trail
A short walk to the spring where the River Styx empties from Mammoth Cave.
0.1 mi away
Heritage Trail
This short, lollipop-shaped trail will bring you to Sunset Point and the Old Guides Cemetery Trail before looping back.
0.1 mi away
Sunset Point Trail
A short trail extending from the Sunset Point viewpoint to other trails below.
0.1 mi away
Mammoth Passage Tour
Visit the historic entrance to Mammoth Cave, where the cave was first discovered over 4,000 years ago.
