Adventure Above & Below

Mammoth Cave National Park, with its labyrinthine tunnels and towering chambers, beckons adventurous souls to embark on an extraordinary journey into the heart of the Earth. As you step into this mesmerizing underworld, you’ll be transported to a realm where time, carved into stone, reveals the story of the Earth’s ancient past. With each echoing step, you’ll discover the captivating beauty and geological grandeur that make Mammoth Cave a natural wonder, a testament to the intricate dance of water and rock, and a sanctuary for those who seek to unearth the secrets hidden beneath the surface of our world.

Mammoth Cave

Mammoth Cave is for everyone. You can experience the cool depths of the Cave at your own pace. Start with a short journey through a dramatic series of domes and pits, vast canyon passageways, and dripstone formations. You’ll learn about Native American explorers and discover landmark Mammoth Cave locations by lantern light—a nostalgic trip that takes you back nearly 200 years to the way the first western explorers of the Cave experienced it.

The more adventurous can journey deeper into the unknown on longer treks where you’ll climb, crawl, squeeze, hike and feel the thrill of discovery deep beneath the surface of the earth.

Be sure to stop by the Mammoth Cave National Park Visitor Center for a complete listing of ranger-led tours and activities.

Trails

Kentucky’s Green River Valley is magnificent. Towering hardwood forests, hilltop bluffs, marshy ponds and natural springs provide a dramatic playground for explorers. There are more than 80 miles of trails, ranging from easy flat walks to more challenging hikes that ascend steep grades. Mammoth Cave National Park is a haven for wildlife and wild fun.

With hiking, biking and horseback riding trails at Mammoth Cave National Park, there’s a world to discover above ground too!

Be sure to stop by the Mammoth Cave National Park Visitor Center for a complete listing of ranger-led tours and activities.

Green River

Richly forested hillsides and dramatic bluffs hug the banks of the Green River as it meanders through Mammoth Cave National Park and into your memory. As the seasons change, the river changes too, creating a cycle of life for more than 150 species of plants and animals. From fishing and exploring to canoeing and kayaking, there are plenty of river adventures to discover at Mammoth Cave National Park. Go fishing, canoeing, kayaking and exploring. There are plenty of river adventures to discover at Mammoth Cave National Park.

Be sure to stop by the Mammoth Cave National Park Visitor Center to learn about current river conditions, ranger-led tours and activities.