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As the trail makes its way around the pond, it comes close to the Mammoth Cave Railroad hiking and biking trail.
Dec 5, 2024 near Cave City, KY
There are several benches along the trail where you can take a break and enjoy the woods and pond.
Dec 5, 2024 near Cave City, KY
The new boardwalk winds through the woods.
Dec 5, 2024 near Cave City, KY
The pond at sunset in the fall with the wooden boardwalk winding through the trees.
Dec 5, 2024 near Cave City, KY
Abandoned barn off Heartbeat Trail.
Nov 14, 2024 near Franklin, TN
Hemlock Falls in autumn.
Nov 9, 2024 near Spencer, TN
The limestone at the top of the bluff provides views of tiny fossils.
Nov 27, 2023 near Parsons, TN
Spectacularly weathered trees cling to life along the bluff.
Nov 27, 2023 near Parsons, TN
One of the well-maintained bridges along the route in and out of steep hollows.
Nov 27, 2023 near Parsons, TN
Eminent Tennessee hiker and physician Dr Love at the trailhead for Ladyfinger Bluff.
Nov 27, 2023 near Parsons, TN
The view upriver from the bluff.
Nov 27, 2023 near Parsons, TN
The falls on a dry day.
Nov 20, 2023 near Spencer, TN
In the fall, the leaves change color and light up the forest around you.
Nov 9, 2023 near Brownsv…, KY
The trail transforms from a concrete surface to a wooden platform that carries the trail over the forest floor.
Nov 9, 2023 near Brownsv…, KY
Echo River Spring sits right off the side of the trail.
Nov 9, 2023 near Brownsv…, KY
The ADA accessible concrete trail meanders through the forest.
Nov 9, 2023 near Brownsv…, KY
The trail crosses a bridge over a creek that is fed by the Echo River Spring.
Nov 9, 2023 near Brownsv…, KY
The trail ends at the Old Guide's Cemetery where you can learn more about how slaves and their descendants have been part of Mammoth Cave's visitor experience for years.
Nov 9, 2023 near Brownsv…, KY
Rock ledges and formations are littered throughout the trail.
Oct 26, 2023 near Bridgeport, AL
You can take the cutoff trail to the left if you don't want to hike the full 1.2 miles.
Oct 26, 2023 near Bridgeport, AL
Flowers bloom along the trail throughout the year.
Oct 26, 2023 near Bridgeport, AL
There are several benches along the trail that offer you the chance to rest and enjoy the views of the forest.
Oct 26, 2023 near Bridgeport, AL
The trail is asphalt that is covered with moss for a majority of its journey through the woods.
Oct 26, 2023 near Bridgeport, AL
American Beautyberry can be seen along the trail throughout the year.  In the fall, their berries are bright purple.
Oct 26, 2023 near Bridgeport, AL
There is a platform and firepit area where you can take a break to enjoy the views before making your way back to your car.
Oct 26, 2023 near Tracy City, TN
In addition to the story panels, there is an outdoor play area in the woods along the trail where your child can play.  This is a good break in the hike as it is almost 1/2 way from the trailhead.
Oct 26, 2023 near Tracy City, TN
Story panels line the trail, offering a chance for children to engage with the story along the trail and discover new parts of the story along the hike.
Oct 26, 2023 near Tracy City, TN
The trees along the trail showcase beautiful colors in the fall.
Oct 26, 2023 near Tracy City, TN
Some lovely chickweed, which frankly, deserves a better name.
Sep 27, 2023 near Bon Aqu…, TN
Just what it says...this is the trail entrance. Of course, you can be a rebel if you like and go in the out way...
Sep 25, 2023 near Bon Aqu…, TN
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