See a Rare Double Arch in the Red River Gorge
Everyone knows that the southwest is arch country. But one of the best examples is in the Kentucky woods.
Kentucky is incredibly diverse in terms of its geography. In northern central Kentucky, rolling meadows and sandstone “knobs” cover the landscape, while northwestern Kentucky is dotted with hills and bordered by the Ohio River to the north. In eastern Kentucky, the Cumberland Plateau has created mountainous terrain mixed with plateaus and valleys. Southern Kentucky is mostly flat, while the western tip of the state harbors flood plains and low, rolling hills.
Everyone knows that the southwest is arch country. But one of the best examples is in the Kentucky woods.
Red River Gorge, Kentucky
The cave brings the crowds, which in turn leaves the hiking trails deserted; enjoy seclusion on the trail trekking through Mammoth Cave National Park.
Follow Daniel Boone's intrepid bootsteps westward over silent ground carpeted with ferns and history on this 9-mile figure-eight over the recently restored Gap.
Hike above the world's largest cave network on this 6.6-mile out-and-back that passes secluded bluffs with exceptional views of Kentucky's last remaining old-growth stands.
Hike 8.2 miles on steep singletrack paths to rock overhangs where raptors soar, then onward to Sand Cave, a giant rock feature sculpted by wind and rain.
This 3.6-mile out-and-back follows a stunning, sinewy ridge to campsites with clifftop views of the Red River Gorge- a local favorite for backcountry camping.
Traverse boulder fields and skirt eroded hollows on this 10.5-mile loop across the roof of the longest mapped cave system in the world.
This 4.8-mile loop links caves, sandstone towers, waterfalls, and a scenic overlook in the old-growth forests in Blanton Forest State Nature Preserve.
This TK-mile hike in Carter Caves Resort Park passes through cool stuff and neat places.
Follow cliff bands on this 18.3-mile point-to-point to some of the East’s largest natural arches.
Snake along hidden inlets as you follow the shore of America’s largest inland peninsula.
Snake along hidden inlets as you follow the shore of America's largest inland peninsula.
Look closely for the path to this high point.