Rush Ridge Trail: This is an official trail in the RRG and is used as a connector between Pinch-Em-Tight Trail and Rough Trail. To hike this trail, you can park at the Pinch-Em-Tight parking area along Tunnel Ridge Road and hike the Pinch-em-Tight trail to the first fork (about 0.3 miles), where you will takeContinue reading “Rush Ridge Trail (#227)”
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Camera Point Trail
Camera Point Trail: This is an official trail, but I honestly didn’t even know it existed until one of my best friends got married there in 2021! To hike this trail, park at the Sky Bridge parking lot and then cut over to the paved road that runs parallel to the parking area (kind ofContinue reading “Camera Point Trail”
So Many Poops
This One Is Shrekcellent
Copperas Falls Trail
Copperas Falls Trail: This was one of the very first unmarked waterfall trails I did at the Gorge! Even though this trail is unofficial/unmarked, the waterfall at the end is a very popular destination, so the trail is hiked a lot. This has unfortunately led to the creation of a lot of “zoo” trails inContinue reading “Copperas Falls Trail”
Chimney Top Trail #235
Chimney Top Trail (#235): If you are looking for a short, accessible/easy trail for a stellar overlook in the Gorge – look no further!! I love to take the short hike out to the overlook for sunset, as the sun sets perfectly behind the rolling hills in the distance. The trailhead for this one isContinue reading “Chimney Top Trail #235”
Silvermine Arch Trail #225
Silvermine Arch Trail: This is one of the many trails that start from the Koomer Ridge Campground area! It is worth it to check this trail out, even if you are not staying at the campground, but I definitely recommend camping at Koomer Ridge! Silvermine Arch Trail is an out-and-back trail and is 2.5 milesContinue reading “Silvermine Arch Trail #225”
Buzzards Roost South Trail
Buzzards Roost South Trail: This is one of my absolute favorite unofficial trails of the Gorge. It is short (only 0.23 miles out/0.46 miles round trip), but it has some of the best views (especially for sunset!) and features some rock scrambling! The trailhead starts from the Sky Bridge picnic area. This is definitely notContinue reading “Buzzards Roost South Trail”
Whistling Arch Trail #234
Whistling Arch Trail: This is a short & sweet easy trail along Route 715 in the Gorge! While only being 1/2 mile total (out-and-back), this trail packs in a super cool rock shelter with an arch, AND a killer overlook! Here is a map of the location for the trailhead.
Lower & Upper Bell Falls
Lower and Upper Bell Falls: Lower Bell Falls can be seen directly off of Route 715 in the Gorge! There is paved pull-off parking spot right in front of the falls that would fit 2-3 cars. These falls are located close to the Tower Rock trailhead – they are between the Gladie Visitor Center andContinue reading “Lower & Upper Bell Falls”
Tread the Red 