![]() The trail leads through the bridge and continues around the hillside to the top of the bridge. This impressive natural bridge is one of the landmarks of the area and may be considered unique in Kentucky it is the only natural bridge that supports a paved highway. The Natural Bridge Trail The Natural Bridge Trail begins at the Welcome Center, proceeds down to the valley behind the Center and past the picnic shelter to Carter Caves Natural Bridge. The trail is two-miles in length and is marked with green blazes. This hilly, but scenic trail is especially rewarding during the spring wildflower season, during April and May. The trail then ascends to a high ridgetop before dropping down into a small valley on the return trip to the Welcome Center. It runs through the Cave Branch valley, parallel to the entrance highway, then ascends into a streamless valley called Horn Hollow, passing a number of cave entrances. The Horn Hollow Trail The Horn Hollow Trail is a loop trail that begins and ends near the Welcome Center. Return to the lodge on the 3 Bridges Trail. Then follow the Rockhouse Trail to the 3 Bridges Trail. ![]() To walk this loop, begin walking the Raven Bridge Trail at the lodge. It provides a relatively short (1/2-mile) loop in the vicinity of the lodge. The Rockhouse Trail The Rockhouse Trail is a short trail which connects the Raven Bridge Trail, running along the ridge top, with the 3 Bridges Trail running parallel in the valley. The hiker can then return to the lodge by the 3 Bridges Trail. Arriving at Raven Bridge, the hiker has the option of returning to the lodge on the Raven Bridge Trail or following the trail past Raven Bridge to a point where it meets the 3 Bridges Trail. This trail is fairly level and skirts alongside the golf course in some areas. ![]() It provides the most direct and easiest route to Raven Bridge. The Raven Bridge Trail The Raven Bridge Trail is 0.7-mile in length. Access the 3 Bridges Trail at the lodge, campgrounds, Welcome Center, cottages or near the lake parking lot. Attractions along the trail include Smokey Bridge (the park's largest), Raven Bridge, Fern Bridge and numerous vistas of the lake. ![]() Walking at a leisurely pace, it can be completed in about 2 hours. The 3 Bridges Trail The 3 Bridges Trail is a 3.5-mile trail. No ATVs allowed, and no overnight camping on the trail. There is a parking area at the trailhead for trucks with horse trailers. The Kiser Hollow Trail is a multi-use 10-mile trail for horseback riding, mountain biking and hiking. Trails range from easy to difficult hiking level ability. Over the years this joint plane has been gradually enlarged and sculpted by the flow/solution of water over its surface.Kentucky Carter County Carter Caves State Resort ParkĬarter Caves on 26 miles of wooded nature trailsĭiscover the above ground beauty of Carter Caves on 26 miles of wooded nature trails. The water eventually flows into James Branch, which is now an underground stream within the Cascade Cave system. ""Water, flowing along a bedding plane, has been diverted downward through a vertical joint and cascades nearly 35 ft into a plunge basin below. There needs to be a sufficient gradient for the water to plunge. There needs to be vertical geological structures (joints) for the weathering process.Ģ. Subterranean waterfalls occur where there are two factors present.ġ. Your permit for the earthcache “Cascade Waterfalls” is 19110CCSRP. THANK YOU Chris Perry (Park Manager) and Robert Myers (State Park Naturalist) for permission to share this learning adventure. Stories to Touch the Heart and Puzzles to Challenge the Mind / Rainbow Tree Story This is a memorable addition to your log and will make other hearts smile. ![]() Share something special you found on site, and why it is special to you. Art shares our personal experience of what we see. This adds to your learning adventure and your log.ī. JOURNEY OF THE HEART. Relate (in your own words) something you found interesting in the reading. OPTIONAL - Please respect the time and effort involved in creating this earthcache by adding A and B to your log.Ī. JOURNEY OF THE MIND. LOG …. Post a picture of you or your signature item at the waterfall. MESSAGE …. Based on your observations, What evidence do you see that indicates a vertical joint allowed the formation of this subterranean waterfall?ģ. MESSAGE …. Based on the reading, what two factors are required for a subterranean waterfall to form?Ģ. To get credit for this Earthcache, complete the following tasks:ġ. Remember to take only pictures and leave only footprints. Enjoy the journey (learning adventure) as well as the destination (smiley earned). There are TWO Earthcaches at the same coordinates because both require taking the Cascade Cave Tour.Įach cacher must send his/her own answers BEFORE logging a find. ![]()
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