Eagle Point Buttress, or as some call it – Eagles Nest Trail – is an iconic unofficial/unmarked trail in the Red River Gorge Clifty Wilderness. The Clifty Wilderness is a 12,646 acre area with many stream valleys, a dense hemlock forest, and ridges with amazing views. Odds are if you’ve done much hiking at theContinue reading “Eagle Point Buttress Trail”
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Hanson’s Point Trail
Hanson’s Point Trail: I promise you, you’re gonna wanna hike this one! One of the most outstanding overlooks of the Gorge! This is an unofficial “unmarked” trail, but it has gained a lot of popularity, so the trail is not hard to follow. The only places that could be a little troublesome are the pointsContinue reading “Hanson’s Point Trail”
Turtle Back Arch
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”
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”
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