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Graham Cave State Park
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Trails

Graham Cave was the first archaeological site in the United States to be designated a National Historic Landmark in 1961. Several hiking trails wind through the park allowing visitors to enjoy an up-close look at the park's combination of moist bottomland forests, rocky oak-hickory forest and glades.

Map of hiking trails in Graham Cave State Park.Fern Ridge Trail is a walking trail that meanders around the interpretive shelter and picnic area and connects with Graham Cave Trail.
Comments:View comments from hikers of this trail during 2007

Loutre River Trail is the longest hiking trail in the park. This trail travels from the picnic shelter at the south end of the park to the north camping areas. Loutre River Trail has much to offer in the way of a scenic view as you hike along side of the Loutre River.

Indian Glade Trail is a walking trail that leads to the entrance of the cave, where interpretive signs point out some of the interesting discoveries. This trail also connects to the camping areas.

Graham Cave Trail is a walking trail that leads to the main feature of the park, Graham Cave, and the interpretive shelter.  It also connects with Fern Ridge Trail. The paved path from the parking lot to Graham Cave has a high degree of incline.