Near Green River Bluffs Trail
Mammoth Cave National Park
Near Green River Bluffs Trail
Mammoth Cave National Park
Near Green River Bluffs Trail
Fog often settles around the river, making many early morning outings memorable.
Near Green River Bluffs Trail
The underground River Styx emerges.
Near Green River Bluffs Trail
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Green River Bluffs Trail

4.1 (7 Ratings)
Fantastic traverse above the Green River with close proximity to the Mammoth Cave Visitor Center.
1.3
mi
Distance
401
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsSpringViewsWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.34mi
Distance
401ft
Elevation Gain
55ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
771ft
High Point
425ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The Green River Bluffs Trail begins near the River Styx Spring Trail and traverses along the Green River for most of the duration. The trail is singletrack with many roots and rocks to negotiate. Starting off mellow, the Green River will stay on your left side and offer great views along the way. Roughly a third of the way in, the fun starts once you hit the first climb. The steep switchbacks bring you above the riverside bluffs and the intersection with the Dixon Cave Trail, but stay the course, don't turn back now! The trail mellows out again as you continue along the river, with several great overlooks. At this point, the trail turns right, away from the river, and the second climb starts. It's a long, slow burn of a half mile climb in open forest that is spectacular. When you reach the road and cottages area, you've earned a break! Return to the visitor center via the road.

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Contributors
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