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Cave Ridge, Kentucky, Caves, Lakes and Corvettes

Hiking in Kentucky: explore the regions and the trails

Every region has its own hike.

Pick a region in Kentucky, discover its landscapes and compare trails by duration, level and access: 4 trails in 2 regions.

By François Dumaine

Cave Ridge, Kentucky, Caves, Lakes and Corvettes · photo from the LGPO trail page

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The regions in Kentucky

Different landscapes. Real leads to help you choose.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I do an easy hike in Kentucky?

1 of our 4 trails are rated easy; Caves, Lakes and Corvettes (1) have the most. For a first trail: Cave Ridge, Kentucky (4.7 km, 1 hr 15 min).

How do I choose a hiking region?

For the widest choice: Caves, Lakes and Corvettes (2 trails) and Daniel Boone Country (2 trails).

Do I need to book access?

It depends on the place. parks and several reserves may charge an access fee, sometimes with a booking. The trail page says so when the information is known, and the site manager's own website remains the reference.