0.4 mi from the trailheadMammoth Cave Campground
Campground · KY
Hike
River Valley Trail
- Ends at a viewpoint
- Camp under a mile away
1.8 mi out & back · 359 ft gain · 737 ft high point · Easy
Via the Heritage Trail and the Sinkhole Trail (0.6 mi)
KY · OpenStreetMap contributors
About this hike
River Valley Trail leads to a viewpoint in 0.3 miles one way, with nearby views of Dixon Cave.
Elevation
359 ft of gain round trip.
Highlights
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
- ViewpointAlong the way · 0.2 mi in
- ViewpointAlong the way · 0.4 mi in
- ViewpointNearby · 0.2 mi in
- Dixon CaveNearby · 0.2 mi in
- ViewpointNearby · 0.2 mi in
- Sunset PointNearby · 0.3 mi in
- ViewpointNearby · 0.9 mi in
- ViewpointNearby · 0.9 mi in
Nearby reading
Map
The hike from its start, the approach dashed. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.
Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.
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