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Best hikes in Mammoth Cave National Park.

The 20 most loved trails in this park on Ranger, ranked by review activity, then length. Edited for first time visitors and returners both.

Park Mammoth Cave National Park
Hikes ranked 20
Ranger rank #1 of 44163 parks
Best months April, May, October

The 20 best hikes, in order

Ranked by reviews
  1. 01
    Sal Hollow Trail
    8.3 mi
  2. 02
    First Creek Trail
    6.3 mi
  3. 03
    McCoy Hollow Trail
    6.2 mi
  4. 04
    Raymer Hollow Trail
    6.0 mi
  5. 05
    Wet Prong Trail
    3.6 mi
  6. 06
    Collie Ridge Trail
    3.4 mi
  7. 07
    Big Hollow Trail North Loop
    2.9 mi
  8. 08
    Buffalo Creek Trail
    2.8 mi
  9. 09
    Mill Branch Trail
    2.8 mi
  10. 10
    Big Hollow Trail South Loop
    2.5 mi
  11. 11
    Buffalo Creek Trail
    2.3 mi
  12. 12
    Dry Prong Trail
    2.2 mi
  13. 13
    Great Onyx Cave Road
    2.0 mi
  14. 14
    Blair Springs Hollow Trail
    1.7 mi
  15. 15
    Big Hollow Trail North Loop
    1.6 mi
  16. 16
    Big Woods Road
    1.4 mi
  17. 17
    Green River Bluffs Trail
    1.4 mi
  18. 18
    Turnhole Bend Trail
    1.3 mi
  19. 19
    Echo River Springs Trail
    1.1 mi
  20. 20
    Sinkhole Trail
    1.0 mi
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When to go. Best months to visit Mammoth Cave National Park: April, May, October. Outside these windows, expect closures, weather, or thin crowds.