Houchin Ferry - Mammoth Cave NP
Total Miles
5.3
Elevation
269.58 ft
Duration
1 Hours
Technical Rating
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall
Trail Overview
Houchin Ferry Road is a 5-mile out-and-back trail that is located within Mammoth Cave National Park. The trail begins off Ollie Road and ends along the Green River. There is no longer a possible way to cross the river at the end of the trail so you must turn back. Along the trail are a few parking areas with hiking trails that lead into the backcountry of the park. About halfway down the trail is the Temple Hill Cemetery; one of the few historic cemeteries located within the park. Since this trail is entirely within the park boundary be sure to check nps.gov/maca before going for any closures or alerts.
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Difficulty
The road is maintained by the park service; however, there is a steep paved section down to the river that can be covered by wet leaves during parts of the year.
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