The John Muir Legacy Trail

This page is one to watch as we work toward the development of the John Muir Legacy Trail in Kentucky. 

We will be hosting community input sessions in early 2026.

This project is being completed in partnership between Cave Country Trails and the National Park Service’s Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program.

For now, please enjoy these quotes from his “A Thousand-Mile Walk to the Gulf“

“I have seen oaks of many species in many kinds of exposure and soil, but those of Kentucky excel in grandeur all I had ever before beheld“

“Met Mr. Munford “He regards all the villagers as his children, and all strangers who enter Munfordville as his own visitors“

“Arrived at Horse Cave, about ten miles from the great cave. The entrance is by a long easy slope of several hundred yards. It seems like a noble gateway to the birthplace of springs and fountains and the dark treasuries of the mineral kingdom.“

“Arrived at the great Mammoth Cave. I was surprised to find it so complete naturalness.”

“Started for Glasgow Junction” Walked from Mammoth Cave to Glasgow Junction (Park City) and on to Glasgow.

“Glasgow is one of the few Southern towns that shows ordinary American life“

“Far the grandest of all Kentucky plants are her noble oaks. They are the master existences of her exuberant forests.“

“The scenery on approaching the Cumberland River becomes still grander.“

“Burkesville, in beautiful location, is embosomed in a glorious array of verdant flowing hills.”