Mammoth Cave Rail Trail In Kentucky Is A Beautiful Scenic Hike

If you’re looking for a unique hike in Kentucky, the Mammoth Cave Railroad Trail is just the thing. This beautiful trail traces the path of an old train line and ends at an incredible destination. Keep scrolling to find out more about this beautiful hiking path.

Mammoth Cave Railroad Trail is a stunning trail that follows the path of a 19th-century railroad.

AllTrails/Michael Bussel Extending for just about nine miles, the rail trail is paved with crushed stone and winds through beautiful natural scenery.

You can walk or ride over two bridges and past peaceful fields filled with waving grasses and through cool, shady forests.

AllTrails/Michael Brusso The loose gravel is best traveled on a heavier mountain bike or with hiking boots, but you can manage with a standard bike or sneakers.

For a glimpse into the rail trail’s history, check out the old engine just south of the Mammoth Cave National Park visitor center.

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The engine is called Hercules and was one of the last cars used on the original narrow-gauge railroad.

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The trail will deposit you at the entrance to Mammoth Cave National Park.

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With over 390 miles of passages to explore, it’s the world’s longest known cave system and a truly remarkable final destination.

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For more information about this incredible adventure, including a map of the rail trail and some fun facts about its history, check out this guide from the National Park Service. The Mammoth Cave Railroad Trail is best explored in the spring, summer, and fall. Hop on the trail at Zion Cemetery Road in Park City.

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Extending for just about nine miles, the rail trail is paved with crushed stone and winds through beautiful natural scenery.

AllTrails/Michael Brusso

The loose gravel is best traveled on a heavier mountain bike or with hiking boots, but you can manage with a standard bike or sneakers.

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GoogleMaps/Curtis Gully

Flickr/David Fulmer

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For another amazing Kentucky rail trail, check out this cool abandoned railroad hike.

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