Mammoth Cave National Park plans trail rehabilitation project [Video]

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) – A series of improvements are coming to Mammoth Cave National Park.

The park is planning to complete the Heritage Trail Rehabilitation Project, which they say will improve the trail’s visual profile, enhance visitor experience and maintain wheelchair accessibility while reducing the park’s annual maintenance requirements, according to a release.

The Heritage Trail is a half-mile long trail that starts just behind the back entry of the main lodge building near the visitor center pedestrian bridge. It is a popular trail that provides access to the Old Guides Cemetery, an overlook of the historic entrance to Mammoth Cave, and Sunset Point where visitors enjoy a panoramic view of the Green River Valley.

The current trail is made of a series of raised, wooden boardwalks and cement pathways. The boardwalk sections are greatly impacted by environmental elements such as rain and freezing conditions and requires frequent maintenance …