Length: 2.48 mi
Est. time: 1h
Gain: 85 ft
Loss: 457 ft
Max elev: 857 ft
Elevation profile
+85 ft gain · −457 ft loss — an estimate from a DEM.
Trailhead parking (Place)
Mammoth Cave Visitor Center (VisitorCenter)
Plan smart, verify on site
Length, elevation, and difficulty are estimates derived from open data (NPS Public Trails GIS, medium confidence) — not a safety guarantee. Conditions change; check current closures, weather, and water, and carry the essentials. Always defer to NPS.gov and park rangers.