Carter Caves Natural Bridge Trail

Trail Overview

Located near the Welcome Center at Carter Caves State Resort Park in Carter County, Carter Caves Natural Bridge Trail is a loop trail with a difficulty rating of Easy. It is home to the only natural bridge in Kentucky that supports a paved road.

Trail Access

Parking is located behind the hill below the visitor center and can be accessed via the road located on the left hand side of the visitor center parking lot. Hikers can also park at the visitor center and walk to the trail head. The trail head is located just off of the gravel parking lot at the bottom of the hill

Waypoints

Shelter and Picnic Area

A covered shelter and picnic area is located across the bridge near the trail head.

Bat Cave Arch

Bat Cave Arch is located to the right after exiting the backside of the Carter Caves Natural Bridge. You will cross a creek and follow a short trail to the arch

Carter Caves Natural Bridge

The Carter Caves Natural Bridge is only the natural bridge in Kentucky that supports a paved road.