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  4. Mammoth Cave National Park
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16 mi 26 km of trail — 2 Featured Hikes

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Mammoth Cave Guided Tours

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Brownsville, KY
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Cedar Sink

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Brownsville, KY
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Engine No. 4

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Brownsville, KY

Featured Hikes in South Side - 2

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Visitors enjoy the narrow passage of Thanksgiving Hall in Mammoth Cave. Photo credit: NPS Photo.

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6.5 mi 10.4 km
Mammoth Cave Visitor Cen…
 5
Brownsville, KY
Photo taken from the observation deck on the Turnhole Bend Trail in May 2016.

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0.6 mi 0.9 km
Turnhole Bend Nature Trail
 6
Brownsville, KY

Trails in South Side - 11

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1.1 mi 1.8 km
#1 Echo River Springs Trail
Brownsville, KY
1.1 mi 1.8 km Brownsville, KY
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1.4 mi 2.3 km
#2 Green River Bluffs Trail
Brownsville, KY
1.4 mi 2.3 km Brownsville, KY
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1.0 mi 1.7 km
#3 Sinkhole Trail
Brownsville, KY
1.0 mi 1.7 km Brownsville, KY
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1.0 mi 1.6 km
#4 Cedar Sink Trail
Brownsville, KY
1.0 mi 1.6 km Brownsville, KY
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0.5 mi 0.8 km
#5 River Styx Spring Trail
Brownsville, KY
0.5 mi 0.8 km Brownsville, KY
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8.8 mi 14.2 km
#6 Mammoth Cave Railroad Trail
Brownsville, KY
8.8 mi 14.2 km Brownsville, KY
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0.4 mi 0.7 km
#7 Dixon Cave Trail
Brownsville, KY
0.4 mi 0.7 km Brownsville, KY
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12 days ago
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0.6 mi 1.0 km
#8 Whites Cave Trail
Brownsville, KY
0.6 mi 1.0 km Brownsville, KY
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11 days ago
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0.5 mi 0.9 km
#9 Heritage Trail
Brownsville, KY
0.5 mi 0.9 km Brownsville, KY
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0.3 mi 0.5 km
#10 Sunset Point Trail
Brownsville, KY
0.3 mi 0.5 km Brownsville, KY
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0.3 mi 0.5 km
#11 River Valley Trail
Brownsville, KY
0.3 mi 0.5 km Brownsville, KY
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Visitors enjoy the narrow passage of Thanksgiving Hall in Mammoth Cave. Photo credit: NPS Photo.

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Visitors enjoy the narrow passage of Thanksgivi…
 4
Brownsville, KY
Visitors learn about Mammoth Cave from a ranger in the Broadway section of the cave.

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Visitors learn about Mammoth Cave from a ranger…
 4
Brownsville, KY
The Cedar Sinks Trail explores interesting rock formations and crevices.

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The Cedar Sinks Trail explores interesting rock…
 4
Brownsville, KY
The underground River Styx emerges.

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The underground River Styx emerges.
 5
Brownsville, KY
A tour group gathers around the Historic Entrance before entering Mammoth Cave. Photo credit: NPS Photo.

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A tour group gathers around the Historic Entran…
 3
Brownsville, KY
Photo taken from the observation deck on the Turnhole Bend Trail in May 2016.

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Photo taken from the observation deck on the Tu…
 3
Brownsville, KY
On the boardwalk through the trees.

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On the boardwalk through the trees.
 3
Brownsville, KY
Fog often settles around the river, making many early morning outings memorable.

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Fog often settles around the river, making many…
 3
Brownsville, KY

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