The Easy Hiking Trail In Kentucky That Makes The State's Natural Beauty Accessible To Everyone
By Andrea Limke|Published July 09, 2019
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Andrea Limke
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A Cincinnati native who has lived in Kentucky for over 10 years, Andrea's heart belongs both in the Queen City and the Bluegrass State. After earning an education degree and working in that field for a number of years, Andrea began to pursue her passion for writing over 6 years ago. Since then she has written for a number of print and online publications, as well as published a children's book.
You could spend a lifetime trying to see all of Kentucky’s natural beauty and still not succeed. Even those with the most adventurous spirits couldn’t access every inch of what our beautiful state has to offer. But thankfully, there are many hiking trails in Kentucky that do show a taste of our landscape and some of these paths are easily accessible to everyone. Mammoth Cave is known for its underground adventures, but it also offers an easy and accessible hiking trail in Kentucky that makes our state’s natural beauty readily available to everyone.
Mammoth Cave is a well-known natural wonder in Kentucky that is visited by people from all over the world.
Many are surprised to learn that the longest known cave system is in the Bluegrass State, but we just count it as another feature to love about Kentucky. It is quite remarkable and allows for many underground adventures, as well as a few in the sunlight.
After you've discovered the cave system, be sure to check out the many hiking trails throughout the park.
A few of these trails originate in the heart of the park near the hotel, so they are easy to access. For a path that is truly accessible to all, check out the Heritage Trail.
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This .8-mile hike is very easy, flat, and completely handicapped accessible.
Visitors of all ages can experience this trail and it is lovely all year long. In the heat of summer, the canopy provides a cool retreat for a leisurely walk in the woods.
The landscape along the trail includes thick forest, rolling hills, rock formations, and more.
This is probably the easiest and most accessible trail within Mammoth Cave National Park, but there are also many others if you're up for more of a challenge. A link to all of these hikes is provided below.
Along the Heritage Trail, you'll get to a spot with a scenic overlook.
And whenever you visit, don't forget to spend time on the Heritage Trail. This accessible hiking trail in Kentucky offers natural beauty to all and is a delightful way to experience above the ground at Mammoth Cave.
Have you hiked this short but lovely path in the Bluegrass? What other accessible trails in Kentucky do you love? Let us know in the comments!
For more information on all of the hiking trails in Mammoth Cave National Park, visit here.
Park Address: 1 Mammoth Cave Parkway, Mammoth Cave, KY 42259
And for another easily accessible trail in Kentucky with beautiful views, check out our previous article here.
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