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Mammoth Cave National Park hiking guide

Mammoth Cave Rail-Trail

A 0.5-mile trail with 54 ft of climbing in Mammoth Cave National Park.

Mammoth Cave Rail-Trail, Mammoth Cave National Park
Photo: w_lemay · CC BY-SA 2.0

Key facts

Length
0.5 mi (0.8 km)
Elevation gain
54 ft (17 m)

About Mammoth Cave Rail-Trail

This path follows part of a former rail line that once carried tourists to the area's caves. Along the way you'll come across landmarks, information stops and lookouts, and access points include Park City and the visitor center area. Expect hills and steep grades, and walk your bike at road crossings, since helmets are recommended for all riders.

Route map

Route map of Mammoth Cave Rail-Trail in Mammoth Cave National Park2 miN
StartFinishNorth is up. Drawn from the route in the Parka app.

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