Episode 1: Hornets?!

Episode 1 of Tread the Red features stories about Darren’s first trip to the Gorge! This includes the makings of a hornet horror story on Copperas Falls trail, finding one of the legendary Gorge journals at Buzzards Roost South, and laying on top of the Creation Falls waterfall. If you would like visual references for the places and people talked about on this podcast, check out my Instagram @tread_the_red or my website, Tread the Red. If you have a story/experience in the RRG that you would like to share, email treadtheredpodcast@gmail.com and it might be featured in a future episode of the podcast! Thank you so much for listening and happy hiking!

Introduction

Hi, I’m Rachel, the host of Tread the Red podcast! Tread the Red is a project to spark curiosity, imagination, and exploration. Red River Gorge is located within Daniel Boone National Forest in Eastern Kentucky and hosts hikers, climbers, and more! It is a beautiful place and community of people that deserves the recognition. This podcast features “slice of life, but make it hiking” episodes of my own hiking and camping experiences in the Red, along with some trail information sprinkled throughout. Some episodes will feature small businesses, artists, organizations, and others that have a love of the Gorge and make up the wonderful Gorge community! If you would like visual references for the places and people talked about on this podcast, check out my Instagram @tread_the_red or my website, Tread the Red. If you have a story/experience in the RRG that you would like to share, email treadtheredpodcast@gmail.com and it might be featured in a future episode of the podcast! Thank you so much for listening and happy hiking!

Yoga Retreat Hiking Excursion to Hanson’s Point

My mom owns a yoga studio in Louisville, KY called Infinite Bliss Yoga. At least once a year she organizes a ladies yoga retreat at Red River Gorge where I get the opportunity to pick and lead hikes for the group!

Pinch-em-Tight Trail

I’m always looking forward to getting to do this because I absolutely LOVE showing off the Gorge – I mean, who wouldn’t? This past year I chose to take the group to Hanson’s Point – one of my favorite overlooks at the Gorge. This trail utilizes the Pinch-em-Tight and Rough trails, but Hanson’s Point trail itself is technically unmarked.

Once you’ve made it to Hanson’s Point trail, you’re basically in a tunnel of smaller trees and I always feel like I’m entering another realm – it’s storybook-like. When you’ve made it out to Hanson’s Point, you can soak up views of Chimney Top Rock, Half Moon, and Cloud Splitter separated by a sea of trees. It’s truly spectacular.

Hanson’s Point group photo with added artwork by Rachel Stottmann

The Infinite Bliss kula is full of strong amazing ladies and I always feel lucky to get to spend a weekend of yoga, hiking, and conversation with them.