
8.3 mi
Distance
1,535 ft
Elev. Gain
Loop
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Carter Caves State Park Campground Trail is a loop trail in Carter Caves State Resort Park, managed by the Kentucky Department of Parks, in Carter County, Kentucky. It is 8.3 miles long. The nearest town is Olive Hill, Kentucky, about 4 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 328 ft |
| High point | 2.3 mi | 349 ft |
| End | 8.5 mi | 328 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Managed by Kentucky Department of Parks
Source of truth
- Carter Caves State Resort Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Olive Hill, KY · about 4 mi away
- County:
- Carter County, KY
- Jurisdiction:
- Carter Caves State Resort Park · Kentucky Department of Parks
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:(606) 286-4411
- Address:344 Caveland Drive, Olive Hill, KY 41164 · KY
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.

Kiser Hollow Trail

Three Bridges Trail

Carter Caves Natural Bridge

Carter Caves Cross Country Trail

Horn Hollow Trail

Carter Caves Trail
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Carter Caves Cross Country Trail
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Carter Caves Natural Bridge
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Horn Hollow Trail
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Carter Caves Trail
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Kiser Hollow Trail
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