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As the trail makes its way around the pond, it comes close to the Mammoth Cave Railroad hiking and biking trail.
Dec 5, 2024 near Cave City, KY
There are several benches along the trail where you can take a break and enjoy the woods and pond.
Dec 5, 2024 near Cave City, KY
The new boardwalk winds through the woods.
Dec 5, 2024 near Cave City, KY
The pond at sunset in the fall with the wooden boardwalk winding through the trees.
Dec 5, 2024 near Cave City, KY
Abandoned barn off Heartbeat Trail.
Nov 14, 2024 near Franklin, TN
Hemlock Falls in autumn.
Nov 9, 2024 near Spencer, TN
Freeman Lake
Nov 4, 2024 near Elizabe…, KY
Freeman Lake
Nov 4, 2024 near Elizabe…, KY
The limestone at the top of the bluff provides views of tiny fossils.
Nov 27, 2023 near Parsons, TN
Spectacularly weathered trees cling to life along the bluff.
Nov 27, 2023 near Parsons, TN
One of the well-maintained bridges along the route in and out of steep hollows.
Nov 27, 2023 near Parsons, TN
Eminent Tennessee hiker and physician Dr Love at the trailhead for Ladyfinger Bluff.
Nov 27, 2023 near Parsons, TN
The view upriver from the bluff.
Nov 27, 2023 near Parsons, TN
The falls on a dry day.
Nov 20, 2023 near Spencer, TN
In the fall, the leaves change color and light up the forest around you.
Nov 9, 2023 near Brownsv…, KY
The trail transforms from a concrete surface to a wooden platform that carries the trail over the forest floor.
Nov 9, 2023 near Brownsv…, KY
Echo River Spring sits right off the side of the trail.
Nov 9, 2023 near Brownsv…, KY
The ADA accessible concrete trail meanders through the forest.
Nov 9, 2023 near Brownsv…, KY
The trail crosses a bridge over a creek that is fed by the Echo River Spring.
Nov 9, 2023 near Brownsv…, KY
The trail rolls through the woods.
Nov 9, 2023 near Byrdstown, TN
During the fall, leaves change color and light up the woods.
Nov 9, 2023 near Byrdstown, TN
The Cordell Hull birthplace cabin can be seen across the street.
Nov 9, 2023 near Byrdstown, TN
Cove Creek descends through the cave area, transforming the landscape.
Nov 9, 2023 near Byrdstown, TN
Bunkum Cave can be seen from the observation platform. Cordell Hull's father made moonshine in this cave.
Nov 9, 2023 near Byrdstown, TN
The trail meanders through a forest which in the fall, is vibrant with reds, yellows, and oranges as the leaves change color.
Nov 9, 2023 near Byrdstown, TN
The trail descends a wooden staircase down to the cave entrance.
Nov 9, 2023 near Byrdstown, TN
The trail ends at the Old Guide's Cemetery where you can learn more about how slaves and their descendants have been part of Mammoth Cave's visitor experience for years.
Nov 9, 2023 near Brownsv…, KY
Some lovely chickweed, which frankly, deserves a better name.
Sep 27, 2023 near Bon Aqu…, TN
Just what it says...this is the trail entrance. Of course, you can be a rebel if you like and go in the out way...
Sep 25, 2023 near Bon Aqu…, TN
At the end of the trail, you have access to the Water Batteries, where there are nice views of the Cumberland River.
Jul 14, 2023 near Dover, TN
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