By Stanley D. Sides
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Review & Description
Not all of the beauty of Mammoth Cave National Park lies hidden in the dark, winding underground passages of Mammoth Cave. Above the unseen labyrinth of the world's longest cave, within the Park's 53,000 acres of wooded forest, are over 60 miles of hiking trails.
Guide to the Surface Trails of Mammoth Cave National Park is an essential book for those who wish to hike the lush forest of this world heritage site. Sides describes 23 hiking trails, ranging from easy hikes of 0.1 miles up to 8.7 miles for those who want to see the more rugged Kentucky countryside. All of the hikes start at easy to reach trailheads. Each hike is illustrated with a map and a detailed description of the trail with mileage marked off in tenths at landmarks and surface features. Areas of special interest are also noted in the text. Most of these trails can be hiked in one day with careful staging of transportation.
Taking the time to explore these trails not only gives the hiker a greater understanding of the surface and rich heritage of this area, but also provides a deeper understanding of the relationship of the caves to the surface environment that is vital to the formation and life of the caves below. Read more
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