No geocaches require climbing or leaving the trail very far. Please stay on the trails as much as possible.
Saunders Springs Nature Preserve is a heavily wooded natural area located on steep terrain with interesting historic features. The preserve provides opportunities for nature study, hiking, picnicking, and historic interpretation. The Nature Preserve consists of a 26 acre Nature Preserve owned and operated by the city of Radcliff and overseen by the Radcliff Forestry and Conservation Board. Adjacent to the nature preserve is a 73 acre tract called the Saunders Springs Annex which the city has leased and from Fort Knox. There is no charge (entrance fee) to use the Preserve and Annex areas and they are open for recreational use from dusk to dawn year around, weather permitting.
There are three 1800's vintage cabins. Two pavilions plus many picnic tables with BBQ grills, and a scout camping area are available.
Saunders Springs Nature Preserve is located on the edge of the Karst Plateau in the Highland Rim physiographic region of Kentucky. The area is characterized by many sinkholes, caves and springs which drain a network of underground caverns.
A handicapped-accessible trail winds through mature hardwood forest past cascading waterfalls as it leads from a parking area at the old water plant to the lake. The lake at the preserve is stocked with fish. Other hiking trails wind through the dense forest around the lake and from a parking area at the top of the hill to an overlook and on to the lake. There are more than two miles of trails (10 different-named trails) that include around 800 steps to make hiking the steeper trails easier and safer.
A handicapped-accessible picnic area is located at the top of the hill and many trees are marked for identification along the trails.
There are two restroom facilities located within Saunders Springs; one near the upper pavilion and one near the lower pavilion. The only source of drinking water (a drinking fountain) is located near the upper restrooms.