About
Length (round trip)1 mi
ShapeOut-and-Back
DifficultyEasy
Elevation gain150 ft up
Typical time30 min
TrailheadMammoth Cave Visitor Center
SurfaceForest path with steps
Best seasonThe cave is 54F year round. Surface trails are best in spring and autumn; summer is hot and humid and the ticks are bad.
DogsLeashed / limited stretches
What you'll see 🌊 River or creek🕳️ Cave or arch

A short walk to the gated mouth of Dixon Cave, a major bat hibernaculum.

Tips
The cave is gated and closed to entry to protect hibernating bats, but the entrance itself is impressive and cold air pours out of it.
Location

Mammoth Cave Visitor Center

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