1m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Sand Cave Trail is an out-and-back trail in Mammoth Cave National Park, managed by the National Park Service, in Barren County, Kentucky. The nearest town is Cave City, Kentucky, about 3 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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Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by National Park Service
Source of truth
- National Park Service unit page
Alerts, conditions, and the unit's plan-your-visit page.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Cave City, KY · about 3 mi away
- County:
- Barren County, KY
- Jurisdiction:
- Mammoth Cave National Park · National Park Service
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:270-758-2180
- Address:1 Visitor Center Parkway · Mammoth Cave, KY · 42259-0007
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In this park
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Echo River and River Styx Springs Trail
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Echo River Spring and Sinkhole Loop
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Thousand Trails Diamond Caverns RV & Golf Resort
2.7 mi awayPark City, KY
Pricing varies — check with the operatorPrivate Reservable
Mammoth Cave Campground
4.3 mi awayMammoth Cave National Park
Mammoth Cave, KY
Check official pricing108 sitesReservable TentRV Very popular Some Coverage
Maple Springs
6 mi awayMammoth Cave National Park
Mammoth Cave, KY
Check official pricing14 sitesReservable Tent Well reviewedModerate demand · 35% Some Coverage
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