Ugly Creek - Mammoth Cave NP

Total Miles
4.6

Elevation

261.32 ft

Duration

1 Hours

Technical Rating

3

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Trail Overview

Ugly Creek Road is a 3.5-mile one-way trail that is located within Mammoth Cave National Park. The trail begins off Green River Ferry Road (1352) and ends on Dennison Ferry Road. The trail can be run in either direction; however, there is a possible impassable water crossing closer to the Green River Ferry Road side if the water is covering the road. After heavy storms there is a possible chance of water covering the road, the park service does not recommend crossing due to the swift possible currents and the slick concrete dam you will be driving across. Since this trail is entirely within the park boundary be sure to check nps.gov/maca before going for any closures or alerts.

Photos of Ugly Creek - Mammoth Cave NP

Ugly Creek - Mammoth Cave NP
Ugly Creek - Mammoth Cave NP

Difficulty

The trail is maintained by the park service; however, there are a few steep washed-out sections when winding down and out of Ugly Creek. It is not recommended to cross Ugly Creek if water is covering the concrete dam.

Technical Rating

3

Status Reports

Joshua French
Jun 21, 2024
2022 Ford Bronco
Open
Normal
Creek completely dry, 4 wheel drive needed once with loose gravel on steep hill.
James Thompson
Jun 14, 2024
4x4
Open
Normal
Pretty easy trail. Put Jeep in 4x4 once, probably could have stayed in 2 wheel drive. Creek bed was completely dry.
Evan Wiedling
May 04, 2024
4x4
Open
Normal
The impassible creek mentioned here is very passable, concrete is exposed and the creek bed is completely dry. Was able to go all the way through.

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