Cedar Sink Trail
A forest hike to a major karst depression where collapsed cave terrain reaches the surface.
Route overview
Cedar Sink Trail in Kentucky.
Cedar Sink is one of the park's clearest surface expressions of dissolution, collapse, and underground drainage.
Trail facts
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Kentucky
- Distance
- 1.61 km
- Difficulty
- Difficulty not yet verified
- Elevation gain
- Not published by official source
- Best season
- Check current official seasonal access and conditions
- Trail type
- named trail
Access and logistics
- Permits and access
- No entrance fee or ordinary individual day-hike permit.
Safety context
Expect stairs or elevation change, uneven rock, roots, seasonal mud, and steep-sided karst terrain. Do not climb into restricted openings. Check current official conditions, closures, weather and access rules before departure.
Expect stairs or elevation change, uneven rock, roots, seasonal mud, and steep-sided karst terrain. Do not climb into restricted openings.
Highlights
Cedar Sink, karst collapse, geology hike, sinkhole trail
Why find a buddy
Match on geology interest, stair tolerance, and pace on uneven terrain.
Primary source
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Route conditions, access, services and transport can change. Verify time-sensitive information before departure.