Fat Mans Misery Trail

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Kentucky · Edmonson County

Fat Mans Misery Trail

Narrow-passage route in Mammoth Cave backcountry area.

Rating

Length

1.5 mi

Difficulty

5

County

Edmonson

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About This Trail

Part of Mammoth Cave’s famous Historic Tour, Fat Man’s Misery is a winding keyhole-shaped passage roughly hip-width at its narrowest, located one mile from the cave entrance. Navigating twists, low ceilings, and tight squeezes leads to the aptly named Great Relief Hall beyond.

Location

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Coordinates: 37.1867, -86.1009

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Getting There

From Cave City, take I-65 south to Exit 48 for KY-255. Follow KY-255 west to Mammoth Cave National Park. Fat Man's Misery is part of the Historic Cave Tour, departing from the Visitor Center.

Nearby Trails

Sal Hollow Trail

Hiking trail through the heart of Mammoth Cave National Park

Phillips Hollow Trail

Hollow trail in Bald Mountains, FS Trail 17, TI Trail 27.

Little Jennings Creek Trail

Short creek trail in Bald Mountains, FS Trail 195, TI Trail 18.

Jennings Creek Trail

Along Jennings Creek in Bald Mountains, FS Trail 21, TI Trail 17.

German Ridge Trail Hoosier National Forest

Long-distance forest trail with sustained mileage and remote feel.

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