Whites Cave Trail
This short trail can be hiked out-and-back or used with other trails to create shorter or longer loops.
Plan Around Whites Cave Trail
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Whites Cave Trail Details
This 0.6 mile one-way trail extends from the Sinkhole Trail to the Mammoth Cave Campground Trail. You can use this trail to link up to trails in the visitor center area for loop hikes. For a shorter loop, take the Campground Trail to Whites Cave Trail to Sinkhole Trail, where you'll go right and hike back on Heritage Trail. For a longer loop, go left on Sinkhole from Whites Cave and then right on Echo River. You will have several options for looping back, including the Sunset Point Trail, River Styx Spring Trail, and Green River Bluffs Trail to Dixon Cave Trail.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
1.2 miles
Estimated time
25 minutes
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Whites Cave Trail
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Whites Cave Trail
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0.1 mi away
Amphitheater Trail
Access the park's outdoor amphitheater on this short, accessible walk.
0.1 mi away
Mammoth Cave Campground Trail
An easy trail linking the park's campground with the amphitheater and nearby trails.
0.2 mi away
Mammoth Cave Railroad Trail
The Mammoth Cave Railroad Bike and Hike Trail offers miles of fun, exploration, and history.
0.2 mi away
Crystal Lake Coffee Shop
Crystal Lake Coffee Shop is the perfect medium between the Travertine's fine dining and Troglobites' quick snack fare.
0.2 mi away
Troglobites
Troglobites is a tasty, bite-sized cafe perfect for grabbing food between tours.
