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Carter County Kentucky Hiking Trails
Carter Caves Cross Country Trail
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Located within
Carter Caves State Resort Park, the 7.5 mile Carter Caves Cross
Country Trail is known as the 4-C's Trail and begins at the Welcome
Center. Traveling into the park's backcountry, 4-C's Trail passes
through Shangra La Arch, crossing Smoky Creek, and at the 5 mile mark,
Johnson Homeplace Backcountry Primitive Campground. After leaving the
campground Carter Caves Cross Country Trail crosses a suspension bridge
before joining 3 Bridges Trail for the
return to the Welcome Center. Considered difficult, 4-C's Trail is
marked with orange blazes.
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To reach Carter Caves State Resort Park from I-64 east, exit 161 (Olive
Hill). Turn left onto US 60 east and travel about 2 miles to KY 182
north. Turn left onto KY 182 and continue to the park entrance, about 3
miles.
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