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Hike and Backpack in Nature’s Stunning Beauty
The rugged wilderness of Kentucky’s Red River Gorge is like no other. Dense forests, wondrous rock formations, and awe-inspiring views make it a paradise that’s waiting to be explored. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced hiker, you’ll find carefully maintained trails that are perfect for your needs. Hiking Kentucky's Red River Gorge is the definitive guide to the Red River Gorge Geologic Area, Natural Bridge State Park, and Clifty Wilderness. This updated, full-color edition by Kentucky author Sean Patrick Hill showcases 25 of the best hikes in the Gorge, as well as a selection of recommended nearby trails.
The book’s easy-to-use layout treats each hike as its own adventure, presenting trail details, maps, full-color photographs, and tips for enjoying the flora, fauna, and history along the way. Ratings for key elements that make each trail appealing help you to quickly make an informed decision about which hike to choose for yourself or the whole family. Thrill-seekers will also discover how to combine routes into a longer adventure for a full day of hiking or even a backpacking trip. It’s everything you need to know to experience the famed Red River Gorge on foot.
Sean Patrick Hill is a writer, poet, and photographer living in Louisville, Kentucky. He has written for Sierra Magazine, The Oregonian, Kentucky Monthly, LEO Weekly, and Louisville Magazine. His photography has appeared in numerous publications, including the journal Phoebe. Aside from the Red River Gorge, he hikes Pine Mountain, Cumberland Gap National Park, and the Knobs region in Kentucky, and he has walked and backpacked throughout the country.
- 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
- The Rough Trail
- Sheltowee Trace
- Silvermine Arch and the 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 the Rock Garden Trail
- Henson’s Cave Arch
- Hood’s Branch–Sand Gap Loop
- The Original Trail
New Hikes
- Pilot Knob State Nature Preserve
- Powder Mill Trail
- Whites Branch Arch
Appendixes and Index
- Appendix A: Outdoor Retailers
- Appendix B: Hiking Clubs
- Appendix C: State and Federal Agencies
- Index
About the Author