4.5 mi
Distance
1,329 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 50m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Carter Caves Trail unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
Kentucky Department of Parks manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 290 ft |
| High point | 1.7 mi | 311 ft |
| End | 4.5 mi | 290 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
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.
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