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Day Hiking Mantle Rock (Kentucky)

Shawn

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Location
Metropolis, Illinois
Trail/Route Name
Mantle Rock
Date of Hike
12/03/23
Mileage
4.2
Difficulty Level
Moderate
Trip Rating
5.00 star(s)
Trail Conditions
Easy to follow, moderately rugged, wet and muddy at times.
Mantle Rock is a Nature Conservancy site in Kentucky.

It's a moderate 4-mile hike if you also add it going on top of the natural bridge.

The natural bridge is the largest one east of the Mississippi River.

This is a Trail of Tears site with lots of historical signage.

There is a lot to see here including bluffs, natural shelters, creeks, and waterfalls.

When wet, the trail can be muddy and hold water in some places.
 

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I've got to go there sometime. I've been close, but just on the wrong side of the river.
 
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