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4.2 miles
Distance
1,360 ft
Climb
-1,712 ft
Descent
00:35:45
Avg time
-352 ft
Altitude change
779 ft
Altitude min
1,318 ft
Altitude max
1,231 ft
Altitude start
879 ft
Altitude end
-1.601%
Grade
-146.729%
Grade max
169.718%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,994 ft
Distance flat
00:35:45
Avg time

Cave Run Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cave Run Lake
    Salt Lick, Kentucky
  • Ref Number
    #112
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #132350 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #352711 in Trail Running
    • #340674 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #291 in Mountain Biking · Kentucky [+]
    • #989 in Trail Running
    • #1,040 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    DBNF

Begins near the shores of Cave Run Lake and Reynolds Hollow. Climbs southward to intersect with Hog Pen Trail #106 and Cross Over Trail #107. Goes south into Big Cave Run drainage and back to Zilpo National Forest Scenic Byway 918. Ends at the Tater Knob parking area.

Disclaimer

A Bald Eagle Nesting closure on the northwest end of this trail is in effect from December 1 to July 1. It is illegal to be within 200 yards of an eagle nest, per the Bald Eagle Protection Act. At all times/year round do not go beyond the posted signs.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cave Run located?
      Cave Run is located in Cave Run Lake, Salt Lick, Kentucky, United States. It is part of the Cave Run Lake trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.06145, -83.54621.
      ▼ How hard is Cave Run?
      Cave Run is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.601%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cave Run?
      Cave Run has 1,360 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,712 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 779 ft to 1,318 ft.
      ▼ Is Cave Run a point to point trail?
      Cave Run is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Cave Run?
      Cave Run is 4.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cave Run?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cave Run. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Cave Run?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Cave Run are:
      • October (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Cave Run? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cave Run are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cave Run?
      The estimated time to ride Cave Run is approximately 36 minutes. The trail is 4.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Cave Run?
      Cave Run is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 13 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 13 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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