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Mammoth Cave National Park hiking guide

Green River Bluffs Trail

A 1.4-mile trail with 440 ft of climbing in Mammoth Cave National Park.

Green River Bluffs Trail, Mammoth Cave National Park
Photo: w_lemay · CC BY-SA 2.0

Key facts

Length
1.4 mi (2.2 km)
Elevation gain
440 ft (133 m)

About Green River Bluffs Trail

Native wildflowers bloom along this trail, which runs past the bluffs overlooking the Green River. Ranger-led nature hikes have covered the seasonal plants and wildlife of this landscape. Several overlooks lie within a short walk, and Dixon Cave is nearby, making it a natural companion to a stop at the Mammoth Cave Visitor Center.

Route map

Route map of Green River Bluffs Trail in Mammoth Cave National Park0.25 miN
StartFinishNorth is up. Drawn from the route in the Parka app.

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