Mammoth Cave National Park is seeking public input on a proposed rule change that would modify regulations for bicycle and horseback riding within the park. If approved, the superintendent would be authorized to permit bicycle use on approximately 37 miles of multi-use trails, including new trails to be constructed, and allow horseback riding on the 5.4-mile Houchin Ferry North/Ollie Ridge Road. Public comments are open until April 10 via the federal register website.

The proposal also includes removing the Maple Springs Connector Trail and the White Oak Trail from the list of bicycle-designated trails, while retaining the Mammoth Cave Railroad Bike and Hike Trail. These changes align with the Land and Rivers Trail Management Plan initiated in 2022, which identified this approach as the preferred alternative and concluded that the modifications would have no significant environmental impact.