Mammoth Cave National Park: Sal Hollow Loop
Traverse boulder fields and skirt eroded hollows on this 10.5-mile loop across the roof of the longest mapped cave system in the world.
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Lexington: Auxier Ridge TrailThis 3.6-mile out-and-back follows a stunning, sinewy ridge to campsites with clifftop views of the Red River Gorge- a local favorite for backcountry camping.
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park: Wilderness Road TrailFollow Daniel Boone's intrepid bootsteps westward over silent ground carpeted with ferns and history on this 9-mile figure-eight over the recently restored Gap. Cumberland Gap National Historic Park: White Rocks HikeHike 8.2 miles on steep singletrack paths to rock overhangs where raptors soar, then onward to Sand Cave, a giant rock feature sculpted by wind and rain. |
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Mammoth CaveFrom the Temple Hill parking area, it was pretty much a downhill hike. i recommend long sleeves and pants since the plantlife is florishing--i came out of there with 8 deer ticks. Beautiful place with great rock formations en route. I also spotted many deer and turkey. The campsite is right on the river. very beautiful .
LBL Top of North South Trail TripAn 11.4 Mile Hike on the North/South Trail south from the North Welcome Center Mammoth Cave National Park: Sal Hollow TrailThis fast and scenic singletrack in Kentucky's Mammoth Cave National Park offers plenty to see, on and off the bike. |
Rip & Go: North-South Trail, Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, Kentucky/TennesseeSnake along hidden inlets as you follow the shore of America's largest inland peninsula. |
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