Hidden River Cave

Featured on The Discovery Channel’s “Dirty jobs” series, Hidden River Cave is an 8-mile labyrinth dissolved by a subterranean river flowing beneath the historic small town of Horse Cave. In 1867, famed naturalist John Muir called it “a noble gateway to the birthplace of springs and fountains and the dark treasures of the mineral kingdom.” Guided tours descend 150 feet underground and last 45 – 50 minutes. An optional off-trail Wild Cave Tour, featured by Mike Rowe on The Discovery Channel’s “Dirty Jobs” series, offers a close-up look at the wonders of the underground ecosystem. Zipline across or rappel down the region’s largest cave entrance. The recovery of Hidden River Cave from pollution has been called the world’s best cave restoration. The adjacent American Cave Museum offers interactive exhibits. The Longest underground Swinging Bridge is now under construction!

Lodging Options

Holiday Inn Express
Horse Cave KOA & Kabins
Quality Inn & Suites
Country Girl at Heart Farm Bed and Breakfast

Things To Do Nearby

Hidden River Cave
Hidden River Cave Zipline & Rappel
Horse Cave Stories Cell Phone Tour
Kentucky Down Under Adventure Zoo
Dennison’s Roadside Market
Hart County Barn Quilt Trail

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