Three Bridges Trail Carter Caves
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Kentucky · Carter County

Three Bridges Trail Carter Caves

Forest and karst loop connecting multiple natural bridge features.

Rating
Length
3.0 mi
Difficulty
5
County
Carter
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Carter Caves State Resort Park

Carter Caves on 26 miles of wooded nature trails

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Lick Falls

Scenic overlook over Grayson Lake

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Api-Su-Ahts Trail

Ridge and canyon views near Grayson Lake State Park.

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About This Trail

Looping through Carter Caves State Resort Park, this trail connects three natural rock bridges: Smoky Bridge, Raven Bridge, and Fern Bridge. Over 600 feet of elevation change through hilly, rocky terrain follows crystal-clear streams past karst formations along Tygarts Creek.

Location

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Coordinates: 38.3732, -83.1281
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Getting There

From Olive Hill, take I-64 to Exit 161, then follow KY-182 north 3 miles to Carter Caves State Resort Park. Park near the visitor center and walk toward the Saltpeter Cave mine to find the trailhead.

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Carter Caves State Resort Park

Carter Caves on 26 miles of wooded nature trails

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Lick Falls

Scenic overlook over Grayson Lake

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Api-Su-Ahts Trail

Ridge and canyon views near Grayson Lake State Park.

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