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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
The Lakeshore Loop Trail follows the Tennessee River/Lake Chickamauga for a short distance. In the winter, water levels may be down, but the trail offers a quieter view of the lake than other areas of the park.
Mar 28, 2024 near Lakesite, TN
The gravel trail moves around the fields and signs provide information on the sky above you.
Mar 28, 2024 near Lakesite, 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
A set of stairs await at the end of the trail that ends at the cemetery. To get back to your car, retrace your steps.
Nov 8, 2023 near Jamestown, TN
The trail runs next to the Wolf River for a short distance until it arrives at a suspension bridge.  Ducks and other waterfowl can be seen in this section.
Nov 8, 2023 near Jamestown, TN
The trail passes through farmland in the valley with the Cumberland Mountains in the background.
Nov 8, 2023 near Jamestown, TN
The trail passes to the left of the red barn on the property.
Nov 8, 2023 near Jamestown, TN
Rock ledges and formations are littered throughout the trail.
Oct 26, 2023 near Bridgeport, AL
You can take the cutoff trail to the left if you don't want to hike the full 1.2 miles.
Oct 26, 2023 near Bridgeport, AL
Flowers bloom along the trail throughout the year.
Oct 26, 2023 near Bridgeport, AL
There are several benches along the trail that offer you the chance to rest and enjoy the views of the forest.
Oct 26, 2023 near Bridgeport, AL
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