First Creek-McCoy Hollow-Wet Prong Loop

Hike Name: First Creek-McCoy Hollow-Wet Prong Loop Location: central KY Length: 15 Submitted by: William Kight Date Submitted: 0/0/00 Rating:	more Kentucky trail reviews Kentucky national parks Kentucky state parks
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Description
This is an easy-to-follow loop hike through the rolling hills of the Mammoth Cave N.P. backcountry. The terrain is up and down. I would rate it easy to moderate in places.

The campsites are uninspiring but easy to find. Backcountry camping must be done at these sites unless you pick a site in the flood plain of the Green River that forms the southern border of the backcountry. A free permit, available at the visitor center, is required for backcountry camping.

I hiked in early June and the ticks were awful. The Park literature discusses this issue. I can't say I wasn't warned.

Another downside is the horseback traffic had created numerous large mudholes. Apparently, there are no trail conditions that these folks don't ride in. If the mud hole gets too bad for them, they just widen it by cutting out into the adjoining woods. They also have a penchant for tossing their drink cans where they happen to be when they are done with them. I collected a dozen cans from the trail during my hike.

Directions to Hike
From the Visitors Center, go across the Green River on the ferry (free) and drive six miles north to Hwy 1827. Turn left, go one mile to Hwy 728. Turn left, and then turn left very soon onto Ollie Rd. About three miles later turn left on to Houchins Ferry Rd. Trailhead is about .1 down the road.

Contact Information
Mammoth Cave National Park
Mammoth Cave, KY 42259
270-758-2251

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