Echo River Springs Trail
A well-maintained and family friendly forest trail.
Plan Around Echo River Springs Trail
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Echo River Springs Trail Details
Starting at Green River Ferry, the Echo River Springs Trail leads through park woodlands, passing two springs and the banks of the Styx River along the way. This trail connects the River Styx Trail to the Mammoth Dome Sink Trail. It is an easy and well-maintained one-mile (one way) walk for introductory hikers, or it can be combined with other trails for a longer hike. Keep an eye out for deer along the way.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
2 miles
Estimated time
45 minutes
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Echo River Springs Trail
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Echo River Springs Trail
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0.2 mi away
River Styx Spring
The River Styx Spring is where the River Styx empties from Mammoth Cave.
0.2 mi away
Sunset Point Trail
A short trail extending from the Sunset Point viewpoint to other trails below.
0.2 mi away
Heritage Trail
This short, lollipop-shaped trail will bring you to Sunset Point and the Old Guides Cemetery Trail before looping back.
0.3 mi away
Old Guides Trail
This short trail leads from the Heritage Trail near the hotel to the cave's historic entrance.
0.3 mi away
Dixon Cave Trail
This out-and-back Dixon Cave Trail leads to the Dixon Cave, although the cave is closed to visitors.
