Place

Little Bat Avenue

A large open cave passage with paved trails and metal handrails. A small dark passage leads away.
Little Bat Avenue was once home to thousands of bats.

NPS Photo/ Thomas DiGiovannangelo

Quick Facts

Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Information - Ranger/Staff Member Present, Scenic View/Photo Spot

Like Audubon Ave, this passage housed bats at one point. With the growth of tourism, the bat population decreased in the toured areas. Smoke from lanterns and bonfires may have pushed the nocturnal creatures from this area.

Mammoth Cave National Park

Last updated: April 8, 2021