If you want to visit one park that epitomizes the Bluegrass State, make it Carter Caves State Resort Park. This Kentucky State Park in Olive Hill is a place of immense beauty and natural splendor; it’s everything that makes Kentucky so unique and special — all in one place. Here you’ll find 33 miles of trails, winding through lush forests, pristine pools, and fascinating geological formations both above and below ground; and on the 4Cs Trail, you’ll get to experience it all in one perfect, 8.6-mile package.

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Have you hiked the 4Cs Trail at Carter Caves before? This 8.6-mile trek really is an accomplishment for your bucket list! Of course, if you’re looking for more of an hour-long jaunt, the Three Bridges Trail at Carter Caves is a perennial favorite.

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