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  • Mammoth Cave National Park

    Mammoth Cave National Park offers several opportunities for bicyclists to get out into the outdoors. Street bicycles are permitted on all paved Park roads that are open to the public, and mountain bikes are permitted on the unpaved administrative roads. In addition, certain trails have been specifically designed or designated for off-road bicycle use, and more are under development.Designated Off-Road Bicycle Trails in the Park

    Big Hollow Trail – 9.1 miles (4 miles from Hickory Cabins)
    The Mammoth Cave Railroad Bike and Hike Trail – 9 miles (8 miles from Hickory Cabins)
    Maple Springs Trail – 1 mile (4 miles from Hickory Cabins, connected to Big Hollow Trail)
    White Oak Trail – 2.5 miles(connected to Big Hollow Trail)
    Maple Springs Trail Head
    Maple Springs Trail Head, Hiking & Mountain Bike Trails start here

    Big Hollow Trail
    Big Hollow Trail

  • Nolin Lake State Park – Brier Creek Mountain Bike Trails

    (6 miles from Hickory Cabins)

    2998 Brier Creek Rd.
    Mammoth Cave, KY
    The Brier Creek Trail System is exciting with great climbs, daring descents, a fair share of technical challenge and spectacular views of Nolin Lake. The Waterfall Loop, Omega Downhill Flow, Omega Loop, Lakeshore Bluff and the Point Loop Trails are NOW OPEN! Phase III began Dec 2013 and was completed in Dec of 2014. Phase III entailing the Omega Downhill Flow Trail as well as the Lakeshore Bluff & Point Loop Sections were masterminded by Alex Stewart. We are still having trail work days most every second Saturday (9am-noon) every month! Last year alone the Friends of Nolin Lake (FONL), the Ky State Park Foundation (KSPF), Breck’s Bicycle Shop and William Florman have together contributed $12,000 for the Project.

    Trail Length:
    Completed Trail Length is Currently 8 miles
    {9.2 miles when pedaled out and back with all right hand turns.}
    Waterfall Loop: 1.9 miles – Intermediate with some Advanced natural technical rock features.

    Lakeshore Bluff: 1.8 miles – Intermediate with some short advanced terrain

    Omega Downhill Flow: .4 miles – Intermediate to advanced sloped terrain (one way direction to be ridden downhill only)

    Omega Loop: 1.8 miles – Intermediate with some Advanced slope terrain.

    The Point Loop: 2 miles- Intermediate with some short Advanced sections

    Designed By
    Alex Stewart of Spectrum Trail Design and The Southwest Kentucky Mountain Bike Association (SW KyMBA an IMBA Chapter).

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