Mammoth Cave National Park · Kentucky

Sunset Point Trail

0.3 mi of trail, end to end · about 200 ft of climbing · 502 ft–688 ft · non-motorized

Views

502 ft 688 ft · 0.3 mi high 688 ft

Along the way Sunset Point

Take a Ridge-top Walk to Sunset Point the Park Service's write-up

30-60 Minutes · dogs allowed · season Many visitors enjoy visiting Sunset Point during peak foliage times in the spring and fall.

Start Heritage Trail Trailhead

A winter view above a river valley

Above the winding underground passages of Mammoth Cave, you can gaze over the hills and valleys that make up our Kentucky karst landscape.

Take an easy stroll to Sunset Point to enjoy a park-favorite panorama of the Green River Valley where you can catch the best views of fresh spring foliage and vivid autumn colors.

Accessibility The Heritage Trail is appropriate for all visitors and all ranges of mobility. The first .5 miles of the trail is a raised, wooden walkway, accessible by low grade ramps at the beginning for the trail. The remaining .1 mile of the trail is a flat, stable cement loop, also appropriate for all visitors. The trail is approximately 6 feet wide with, railings available and benches readily available. There are waysides along the trail, though they do not offer braille and audio options. Accessible parking is available alongside the Lodge at Mammoth Cave, within 100 yards from the trail. Service animals are welcome along this trail.

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About this trail's facts

The lines are the National Park Service's public trails layer, the trailheads and the waterfalls, views, peaks and historic places along them the Service's public points of interest, read 2026-10-16 and simplified for the map; the length is the line's, end to end. The write-ups are the Service's own "things to do" text, unedited. Heights come from USGS 3DEP through Terrain Tiles on AWS (Mapzen/Tilezen), read along each line and rounded; a short trail on steep ground can be off by a few tens of feet. Closures change: check the park's own site before you go.