Sinkhole Trail
What to Expect
Safety Advisory
Stay on the marked trail and well back from sinkhole edges — the ground near collapse features can be unstable, and a stumble into a sinkhole is no joke.
The trail can be slick after rain since karst terrain drains unpredictably — some sections stay muddy long after the last storm while others dry out fast.
Trail Details
Pro Tips
Stop at the visitor center before starting — the partial closure means the trail configuration changes, and rangers can tell you exactly which sections are open and suggest the best route to still see the most impressive sinkholes.
Combine this with Heritage Trail and Echo River Springs Trail for a longer outing that covers the best above-ground geology in the park without repeating any ground.
Look for the sinkholes where you can actually see exposed rock layers and root systems clinging to eroded edges — these spots tell the story of how water carved the cave system hundreds of feet below where you're standing.
