4Cs Carter Caves Cross Country Trail
PROS:
Great views. Wildlife. Waterfalls. Swinging Bridges. Caves.
CONS:
Steep inclines. Must Be off trail by dark unless researved the Johnson Homestead camping permit.
REGION Carter County Ky.
CONGESTION:
Low
PETS ALLOWED:
Yes. Must be Leashed.
NUMBER OF DAYS:
1
HIGHEST POINT:
N/A
YEAR ROUND:
Yes
PARKING PASS:
None
PERMIT REQUIRED:
No
PREFERABLE SEASON(S):
Spring, Summer, Fall
TOTAL DISTANCE:
8.50 mi (13.67 km)
TOTAL ELEVATION GAIN:
N/A ft (N/A m)
TRAIL TYPE:
Loop
TRAILHEAD ELEVATION: N/A ft (N/A)
TYPICALLY MULTI-DAY:
No. Must be off trail by dark.
HIKE DESCRIPTION
Carter Caves is a wonderland of adventure oppertunites. Nestled into the foothills of eastern Kentucky, Carter Caves offers a plethera of hiking trails, unique and breath taking rock formations, and of course Caves!
With all of Carter Cave’s offerings, it does attract large crowds. I’ve even seen people there from other countries. If you are like me, and are looking for a trail that takes you away from the crowd, the 4C’s Carter Caves Cross Country Trail is for you. The trail being 8.5 mi. it’s just long enough to take you away from all the goings on. You start and end the trail at the visitors center.
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