Dixon Cave Trail
This out-and-back Dixon Cave Trail leads to the Dixon Cave, although the cave is closed to visitors.
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Dixon Cave Trail Details
The Dixon Cave Trail begins at the Historic Entrance of Mammoth Cave and leads 0.4 miles to the mouth of the Dixon Cave. The cave is closed to protect resident bats and their habitat. Before reaching the end of the trail, you can stop at the two-level Dixon Cave Overlook for a view. This is a well-trafficked trail and a good option for a short, straightforward walk.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
0.8 miles
Estimated time
20 minutes
Region
N/A
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Dixon Cave Trail
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0.0 mi away
River Styx Spring Trail
A short walk to the spring where the River Styx empties from Mammoth Cave.
0.1 mi away
Old Guides Trail
This short trail leads from the Heritage Trail near the hotel to the cave's historic entrance.
0.1 mi away
Historic Entrance Trail
Take this trail from the Mammoth Cave Visitor Center to the cave's historic entrance.
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.
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.
