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Cave Spring Trailhead

3.8 ★★★★☆ 23 Google reviews · Running trail in Elizabethtown, Kentucky · Hours vary

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Surface
Natural surface
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Not reported

Confirmed from Cave Spring Trailhead's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

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What runners say about Cave Spring Trailhead

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (23 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“scenic path, rough in spots with little hills but not to hard for any age.”

This 1/4 mile trail connects Buffalo Lake Trail and Haycraft Trail. The "cave spring" is located just a few feet from Buffalo Creek. The trail can be quite rutted, rocky and with exposed roots depending upon the time of year. There are a few markers indicating some historical locations.

★★★★☆ — Marlette , Dec 2017

A hidden slice of nature within the hustle of Elizabethtown. Took dogs along the buffulo trail about half a mile to the cave springs trail . scenic path, rough in spots with little hills but not to hard for any age. Enjoy the spirit of the wild!

★★★★☆ — Bruce , May 2019

Good single track trails, mild climbing, perfect if you happen to be staying at one of the hotels at the i65 exit. I'm sure they're good for walking/trail running too.

★★★★★ — Cliff , Aug 2019

Took the grandkids for a walk, we all had inexpensive cameras and just enjoyed the trip to the fullest extent. A great experience all around.

★★★★★ — Harry , Jun 2026

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 3 mentions

“Good single track trails, mild climbing, perfect if you happen to be staying at one of the hotels at the i65 exit.”

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The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • Websiteelizabethtownky.org
  • Phone(270) 765-6121

Where to find Cave Spring Trailhead

Elizabethtown, Kentucky

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Running trails near Elizabethtown

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

John Severns Trail

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Haycraft Trailhead

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Buffalo Lake Trail

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.