Maple Springs Trail
This one-mile multi-use trail is open to hikers, cyclists, and horseback riders.
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Maple Springs Trail Details
Beginning at the Maple Springs Trailhead and finishing at the Big Hollow Trailhead, this one-mile multi-use trail is open to hiking, biking, and horses. If you start at the Maple Springs Trailhead or campground, take this trail to connect with the Big Hollow Trail for fantastic mountain biking. Hikers and horses can add on to their adventure by connecting with the Mill Branch Trail, which grants access to several other backcountry routes for day-long loops or multi-day treks. Remember, horses have the right of way and must stay on trails. Bicyclists and hikers must yield to horses, and hikers must yield to bicyclists.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
1 mile
Estimated time
30 minutes
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Maple Springs Trail
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Maple Springs Trail
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0.0 mi away
Sal Hollow Trail
Sal Hollow offers several options for out-and-back or loop hikes, including overnight trips, on a fairly gentle trail.
0.0 mi away
Buffalo Creek Trail
This trail leads you into the tangle of backcountry trails in the park, with access to several campsites.
0.2 mi away
Maple Spring Campground
Maple Spring Campground offers campsites for equestrian and group use.
0.4 mi away
Mammoth Cave International Center for Science and Learning
The Mammoth Cave International Center for Science and Learning, or MCICSL, is a partnership with Western Kentucky University.
0.8 mi away
Big Hollow Trail
A great option for hiking or biking, this trail was built with beginner mountain bikers in mind.
