Turtle Back Arch Trail: I love this arch! The patterns on the underside are SO COOL. This is an unofficial trail that makes a great addition if you are planning to hike the Rock Bridge official trail, but isn’t for everyone. Because this is an unofficial/unmarked trail, there CAN be route finding issues and thereContinue reading “Turtle Back Arch”
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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”
Powdermill Branch (#238) to Blackburn Rock Overlook (unofficial)
Powdermill Branch Trail to Blackburn Rock Overlook: Okay, so Powdermill Branch Trail is actually an official trail! It is outside the Red River Gorge Geological Area, so less people hike it. It is the only trail in the Red River Gorge that is open to mountain bikes and horses, along with hikers! There are usuallyContinue reading “Powdermill Branch (#238) to Blackburn Rock Overlook (unofficial)”
Cloud Splitter Trail
Cloud Splitter: This is one of the most popular unofficial trails in the Red! The unofficial trail branches off from the Sheltowee Trace Trail and there are several different approach routes. I usually hike the Sheltowee Trace from Route 715 across the road from the suspension bridge (check that out too!) ~ 1.22 miles toContinue reading “Cloud Splitter Trail”
Auxier Ridge Trail #204
Auxier Ridge Trail: This might be the most popular official trail in the Red, and truly deserves that title! If you are looking for a moderate hike that will give you some of the best views of the Gorge, look no further! Here is the map location of the trailhead. I love this one becauseContinue reading “Auxier Ridge Trail #204”
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