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1,084 mi 1,744 km of trail — 50 Featured Hikes

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Gems in Kentucky - 7

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Mammoth Cave Guided Tours

16
Brownsville, KY
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Crack in the Rock

1
Stearns, KY
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Sand Cave

6
Loyall, KY
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Natural Bridge

7
Campton, KY
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Tarr Ridge West Overlook

2
Frenchburg, KY
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Cedar Sink

8
Brownsville, KY
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Engine No. 4

3
Brownsville, KY

Featured Hikes in Kentucky - 31

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View of Courthouse Rock from Auxier Ridge near Haystack Rock

#1

4.8 mi 7.7 km
Auxier - Courthouse Loop
 31
Stanton, KY
Across the gorge.

#2

9.7 mi 15.6 km
Hanson's Point Loop
 7
Frenchburg, KY
A sturdy bridge aids your passage along the trail.

#3

3.6 mi 5.8 km
Harrods Creek Park
 3
Prospect, KY
Yahoo Falls cascades over the trail tucked into the shelter of the cave.

#4

1.1 mi 1.7 km
Yahoo Falls Loop
 7
Whitley City, KY
View of Chimney Top overlook from across the valley

#5

0.6 mi 1.0 km
Chimney Top Trail #235
 14
Frenchburg, KY
Bear Creek Loop Trail

#6

6.9 mi 11.1 km
Bear Creek Loop
 2
Dover, TN
Sunrise from Natural Bridge

#7

4.0 mi 6.4 km
Hood Branch Loop
 8
Campton, KY
"Boulder Ridge" features many such large rocks and cliffs.

#8

4.6 mi 7.4 km
Perry Park Trail System…
 1
Hazard, KY

Trails in Kentucky - 367

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1.3 mi 2.1 km
#1 Rock Bridge Trail #207
Campton, KY
1.3 mi 2.1 km Campton, KY
Unknown
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0.8 mi 1.4 km
#2 Hanson's Point Spur
Campton, KY
0.8 mi 1.4 km Campton, KY
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Dry
20 days ago
10 
2.0 mi 3.2 km
#3 Auxier Ridge Trail #204
Stanton, KY
2.0 mi 3.2 km Stanton, KY
Unknown
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0.9 mi 1.4 km
#4 Double Arch Trail #201
Stanton, KY
0.9 mi 1.4 km Stanton, KY
Unknown
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1.1 mi 1.8 km
#5 Echo River Springs Trail
Brownsville, KY
1.1 mi 1.8 km Brownsville, KY
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9.1 mi 14.6 km
#6 Sheltowee Trace NRT: Section 27
Corbin, KY
9.1 mi 14.6 km Corbin, KY
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2.0 mi 3.2 km
#7 Courthouse Rock Trail #202
Stanton, KY
2.0 mi 3.2 km Stanton, KY
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0.7 mi 1.1 km
#8 Valley of the Giants Trail
Jeffersontown, KY
0.7 mi 1.1 km Jeffersontown, KY
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5.8 mi 9.4 km
#9 Sheltowee Trace NRT: Section 28
Whitley City, KY
5.8 mi 9.4 km Whitley City, KY
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26.7 mi 42.9 km
#10 Pine Mountain State Scenic Trail: Birch Knob Section
Pikeville, KY
26.7 mi 42.9 km Pikeville, KY
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1.6 mi 2.5 km
#11 Limestone Gorge Trail
Mount Washington, KY
1.6 mi 2.5 km Mount Washington, KY
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3.3 mi 5.3 km
#12 Sheltowee Trace NRT: Section 31
Whitley City, KY
3.3 mi 5.3 km Whitley City, KY
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1.3 mi 2.1 km
#13 John Holder Trail
Winchester, KY
1.3 mi 2.1 km Winchester, KY
Minor Issues
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57 days ago
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7.9 mi 12.7 km
#14 Rough Trail #221
Campton, KY
7.9 mi 12.7 km Campton, KY
Unknown
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6.0 mi 9.6 km
#15 Sand Gap Trail
Campton, KY
6.0 mi 9.6 km Campton, KY
Unknown
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7.3 mi 11.7 km
#16 Marble Yard - Furnace Road
Irvine, KY
7.3 mi 11.7 km Irvine, KY
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2.1 mi 3.4 km
#17 Central Hardwoods Scenic Trail: Fenton to English Hill
Benton, KY
2.1 mi 3.4 km Benton, KY
Unknown
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2.7 mi 4.4 km
#18 Sheltowee Trace NRT: Section 26 South
North Corbin, KY
2.7 mi 4.4 km North Corbin, KY
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2.3 mi 3.7 km
#19 Central Hardwoods Scenic Trail: Golden Pond to Meredith
Cadiz, KY
2.3 mi 3.7 km Cadiz, KY
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0.9 mi 1.5 km
#20 Karst Climb Trail
Mount Washington, KY
0.9 mi 1.5 km Mount Washington, KY
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Photos of Kentucky - 526

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High Rock sunrise

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High Rock sunrise
 8
Whitesburg, KY
Cumberland Falls in the autumn.

#2

Cumberland Falls in the autumn.
 6
Whitley City, KY
The waterfall on the access trail to the Bluffs Campsite is a worthwhile detour on hot days. And the downhill is steep and fast!

#3

The waterfall on the access trail to the Bluffs…
 1
Brownsville, KY
Creek crossings are best with style.

#4

Creek crossings are best with style.
 4
Brownsville, KY
An unnamed waterfall below the trail on Swift Camp Creek

#5

An unnamed waterfall below the trail on Swift C…
 6
Campton, KY
Visitors enjoy the narrow passage of Thanksgiving Hall in Mammoth Cave. Photo credit: NPS Photo.

#6

Visitors enjoy the narrow passage of Thanksgivi…
 4
Brownsville, KY
Sunrise from Natural Bridge

#7

Sunrise from Natural Bridge
 6
Campton, KY
Cumberland Falls

#8

Cumberland Falls
 3
Whitley City, KY

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