Near Big Hollow Trail North Loop
Taking a snack break on the trail with Julie and Brian.
Near Big Hollow Trail North Loop
Shannon leads the pack on the Big Hollow Trail North Loop.
Near Big Hollow Trail North Loop
Slight uphill at Big Hollow North.

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Big Hollow Trail North Loop

3.3 (4 Ratings)
The first, less rugged portion of the Big Hollow Trail at Mammoth Cave.
4.8
mi
Distance
286
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsFamily FriendlyRiver/CreekWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
4.75mi
Distance
286ft
Elevation Gain
294ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
796ft
High Point
683ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Access this trail via the Maple Springs Trail from the !Maple Springs Trailhead. The Big Hollow Trailhead is located directly across the road from where the Maple Springs Trail ends. After completing the first tenth of a mile, you can choose to hike this trail in either direction. Regardless of which direction you choose, you'll enjoy undulating terrain through hardwood forest until you reach the Connector Trail which leads to Big Hollow Trail South Loop. The North Loop totals about 4.4 miles and is all singletrack with some easy to moderate ascents.

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Contributors
Brian Smith