Backcountry Trails

Bluffs Trail

NPS Photo/Anya Gupta

The wild, rugged forest calls to adventurers today, just as it called to people millennia ago. At 37 square miles of forest ridges, valleys, and scenic rivers vistas, the backcountry provides the perfect place for a journey on foot.

 

Backcountry Trails List

Trail	Starts at	Mi.	Km.
Big Hollow Trail North Loop	Big Hollow TH	5.3	8.6
Big Hollow Trail North Loop Shortcut	Big Hollow Trail North Loop	0.1	0.2
Big Hollow Trail South Loop	Big Hollow Trail North Loop Junction	3.7	6.0
Blair Springs Hollow Trail	Collie Ridge Trail/ Wet Prong Trail	1.8	2.9
Bluffs Campsite Trail	Sal Hollow Trail	0.6	1.0
Buffalo Creek Trail	Maple Springs TH	4.4	7.0
Collie Ridge Trail	Lincoln TH	3.8	6.2
Collie Ridge Campsite Trail	Collie Ridge Trail	0.7	1.1
Dry Prong Trail	Buffalo Creek Trail	2.4	3.9
Ferguson Campsite Trail	Blair Springs Hollow Trail	0.5	0.9
First Creek Trail	First Creek TH/Temple Hill TH	6.3	10.2
First Creek Campsite 1 Trail	First Creek Trail	0.3	0.5
First Creek Campsite 2 Trail	First Creek Trail	0.1	0.1
Homestead Campsite Trail	Dry Prong Trail	0.3	0.4
Maple Springs Trail	Maple Springs TH	1.0	1.6
Maple Springs Campground Trail	Maple Springs Trail	0.2	0.3
McCoy Hollow Trail	Temple Hill TH/ Wet Prong Trail	6.4	10.3
McCoy Hollow Campsite Trail	McCoy Hollow Trail	0.1	0.2
Miles-Davis Cemetery Trail	Sal Hollow Trail	0.4	0.6
Mill Branch Trail	Maple Springs Trail/Collie Ridge Trail	3.0	4.7
Raymer Hollow Trail	Mill Branch Trail/ Collie Ridge Trail	6.2	9.9
Raymer Hollow Campsite Trail	Raymer Hollow Trail	0.1	0.2
Sal Hollow Trail	Maple Springs TH	8.6	13.8
Sal Hollow Campsite Trail	Sal Hollow Trail	0.1	0.2
Second Creek Campsite Trail	First Creek Trail	0.2	0.3
Stables Trail	Collie Ridge Trail	0.2	0.4
Three Springs Campsite Trail	McCoy Hollow Trail	0.1	0.1
Turnhole Bend Trail	Buffalo Creek Trail	1.8	2.9
Wet Prong Trail	First Creek TH/ Collie Ridge Trail	4.6	7.4
White Oak Trail	White Oak TH	2.5	4.0

 

 

Download Maps

To download official maps in PDF, Illustrator, or Photoshop file formats, visit the National Park Service cartography site.

 

Planning your Backcountry Hike

Prepare for the season and weather and remember to pack the 10 essentials for any hike. At Mammoth Cave National Park, one of the most common safety concerns while hiking may be ticks, read more on backcountry health and safety. And as always, remember to follow the Leave No Trace Principles.

While many hikers find the backcountry perfect for a day hike, others extend their adventure by camping at one of the thirteen backcountry campsites or setting up a campsite at the Maple Springs Campground. Backcountry camping is available by permit.

Backcountry maps are available in the visitor center or at the Headquarters Campground Kiosk. If you have more questions about park trails, email us or call us at [phone].

 

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  Park Maps

  Up-to-date maps of Mammoth Cave National Park

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  Backcountry & Riverside Camping

  Rugged undeveloped tent sites, horseback sites, and paddle-in riverside sites.

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  Bicycling

  Hit the trails and experience the park on two wheels.

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  Saddle up!

  Horseback Riding

  Those who love to see the world from horseback are in luck! Explore 60 miles of backcountry trails suitable for many skills and ages.

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  Pets in the Park

  Tips for a great visit with your pet.

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  Directions

  Getting to Mammoth Cave National Park – from wherever you are. Plus, coordinates for your navigation device.