Explore Waypoints

Discover Kentucky's most interesting natural features including arches, caves, lakes, streams, and waterfalls. Click on a waypoint to view the trail that it can be found on.

Arches

Bat Cave Arch
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
Carter Caves Natural Bridge
The Carter Caves Natural Bridge is only the natural bridge in Kentucky that supports a paved road.
Cascade Bridge
Cascade Bridge
Located in the center of Box Canyon Trail at Carter Caves State Resort Park, you will find Cascade Natural Bridge. From the front, this arch does not appear to fit the profile of typical arches but after inspecting it from the side, you will clearly defined gaps that separate it from the rock formation behind.
Fern Bridge
Fern Bridge
Fern Bridge is located closest to the Three Bridges trailhead near the Carter Caves State Resort Park Welcome Center.
Natural Bridge
Natural Bridge
The main attraction at Natural Bridge State Resort Park, this sandstone arch spans 78 feet and is 65 feet high. Many of the trails at this park lead up to the base of the natural bridge. Any hikers who are unable to make the trek up to the arch can ride up via the skylift which will let you out onto Laurel Ridge Trail in which you’ll follow to the top of the arch
Raven Bridge
Raven Bridge
Raven Bridge is located closest to the Three Bridges trailhead next to Lewis Caveland Lodge and can be accessed via the Raven Bridge Trail if you do not want to the hike the entirety of the Three Bridges Trail.
Smoky Bridge
Smoky Bridge
Smoky Bridge is the largest natural bridge located at Carter Caves State Resort Park and be accessed easily via the parking lot below the pool if you do not want to hike the entirety of the Three Bridges Trail.

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Overlooks

Peaks

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Streams

Waterfalls