Full Description
Hike and Backpack in Nature's Stunning Beauty
With the most rock arches east of the Mississippi, the Red River Gorge stands alone for scenery. Get the definitive guide to this famous region—including the Red River Gorge Geological Area, Natural Bridge State Resort Park, and Clifty Wilderness. This updated, full-color edition showcases 28 of the best hikes in the area, from the kid-friendly Original Trail to the challenging Rough Trail. With the expert guidance of Sean Patrick Hill, you'll discover the Gorge's hidden treasures: lush forests, secluded waterfalls, brilliant wildflowers, natural arches, and more.
The book includes
28 routes that lead readers along carefully maintained trails
GPS-based trail maps and elevation profiles
Detailed directions to trailheads
Ratings for key elements to help readers decide which hikes to choose
Route details and full-color photography
Recommendations for combining routes into longer adventures
Whether you're hitting the Gorge for a short hike or a full weekend, Hiking Kentucky's Red River Gorge is your guide to experiencing the famed natural wonder on foot.
Contents
DEDICATION
OVERVIEW MAP
MAP LEGEND
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
PREFACE
RECOMMENDED HIKES
INTRODUCTION
Red River Gorge Geological Area
Angel Windows
Chimney Top Rock, Princess Arch, and Half Moon Arch
Courthouse Rock and Auxier Ridge
D. Boon Hut
Double Arch
Grays Arch
Koomer Ridge and Hidden Arch
Pinch-Em-Tight Ridge
Rock Bridge Arch
Rough Trail
Sheltowee Trace
Silvermine Arch and Cliff Trail
Sky Bridge
Whistling Arch
Whittleton Arch
Clifty Wilderness
Sheltowee Trace-Bison Way Loop
Sheltowee Trace-Osborne Bend Loop
Swift Camp Creek Trail
Swift Camp Creek-Wildcat Loop
Tower Rock
Turtle Back Arch
Natural Bridge State Resort Park
Balanced Rock and Rock Garden Trail
Henson's Cave Arch
Hood's Branch-Sand Gap Loop
The Original Trail
More Trails in the Red River Gorge Area
Pilot Knob State Nature Preserve
Powdermill Branch Trail
White's Branch Arch
Appendixes and Index
Appendix A: Outdoor Retailers
Appendix B: Hiking Clubs
Appendix C: State and Federal Agencies
INDEX
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
