Near Spring Valley Inner Loop
Running along the inner loop of the Spring Valley Trail at Cliff Cave County Park
Near Spring Valley Inner Loop
Autumn along the Spring Valley Trail

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Spring Valley Inner Loop

3.5 (2 Ratings)
A short excursion within the larger Spring Valley Trail at Cliff Cave County Park.
1.2
mi
Distance
59
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Fall ColorsWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.21mi
Distance
59ft
Elevation Gain
56ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
573ft
High Point
536ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The Spring Valley Inner Loop offers a chance to extend your hike along the Spring Valley Trail. This trail makes a shorter inner loop through the woods along the top of the karst plateau. The trail is relatively flat, easy, and well marked. The trail surface can become muddy after a rain or snow melt. Enjoy the shade of the hickories and oaks in the spring and summer and the brilliant colors of their leaves in the fall.

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