Rough Trail, October, 2013. Archive of weather images of areas our maps cover. 05 April 17-18: Beaver Creek Wilderness, Blue Heron. Exit onto Natural Bridge Rd. 04 October 14: Pinch Em Tight and Sheltowee. Rogers and Radford University campus, VA. 77. Bluegrass, Spring 2011. Jan 6: Furnace Arch, Cave Run Lake. Continue on the trail for a quarter mile through the camping site to reach one of the best (and largely unknown) views in all of Red River Gorge. The rolling hills shine emerald in the sun and our hiking trails are filled with blooming greenery and colorful flowers. A Cincinnati native who has lived in Kentucky for over 10 years, Andrea's heart belongs both in the Queen City and the Bluegrass State. Elevation charts to plan. This recording technically brings you on three different trails: Grays Arch Trail, Rough Trail, and Pinch-Em Tight Trail. The kittens were much more skittish, but I did manage to pet the light gray one a couple times, and it gave me some heart-melting little licks.
Turn right onto Rush Ridge trail. Packaged W ith Art Card Included. July 21-26: Bogue Bank and Mt. The arch is a lower trail, down on the ground. This is the biggest concentration we have seen in the Gorge. The parking lot for Grays Arch was completely full, so we drove up to the "Archaic Parking" a little ways down Tunnel Road instead of circling and waiting for a spot. Twin Knobs Campground on New Year's Eve eve. Follow Tunnel Ridge Road for almost a mile. 3115 East Shadowlawn Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30305. April 23: Slade and Hatton Cemetery, Powell County, Kentucky. July 4th Weekend at the Beach.
The arch itself is an impressive behemoth, towering above, harshly shadowed by the sunlight streaming from overhead. Most of them lie between miles 1. If you want to do the shortest possible hike, you can hike to Gray's Arch as an out and back trail. During off-season, you'll either need to park off of Route 77 or off of Route 15 (Campton Road) and hike an additional 2 miles out-and-back due to the road being closed. It literally broke my heart that we couldn't take them home, but someone (Ryan) said we didn't have room for four feral cats. You may also see the beautiful rhododendron and mountain laurel blooms. 1 miles back to the Gray's Arch trail head. July 2: Paris, Bourbon County, Kentucky. Amon Carter Museum of American Art, Fort Worth, Texas, Bequest of the artist. Rough Trail, Red River Gorge.
He not only customized the ornament's text, per my request, but he etched the exact spot my hubby and I met. Collinsville, Tennessee. All in all, definitely a must do if you are hiking the Gorge! When leaves aren't present, there is a small arch to the right when you look up just past the trail intersection. Natural Bridge Spring Sunset. Check the boxes for the cookie categories you allow our site to use. July 16: Natural Bridge State Resort Park. MyHikes is an indie web platform aimed to make exploring public trails easier for everyone. From that moment on I knew that I would be paying Grays Arch a visit, very soon. There is a short scramble to get directly below the arch. Heading back, be careful not to go the wrong way on Rough Trail once you emerge from the offshoot trail. Indian Fort Mountain. Finding the small road that connects Grays Arch Picnic Area to State Highway 15 takes some patience as the large sign for Tunnel Ridge Road suddenly appears hidden behind a bend in the road and you'll drive right past it if your not on the lookout. Stay alert on the trail, as snakes are commonly found taking in the warmth of the trail.
You can become a Supporter* (*MyHikes user account required) to unlock perks for as little as $0. September 2-3: Southern John Muir Trail, Big South Fork. Lo and behold, the trail to Grays Arch was one of the first hikes mentioned in the book. Please use the elevation chart to see where the mile markers are. Lots of backcountry sites available on the way to Hansen's Point! Feb 23-24: Charit Creek Lodge, Twin Arches, Big South Fork. Once Pinch-em Tight Trail crosses Tunnel Ridge Road, head right (northwest) on the road for a tenth of a mile back to the Gray's Arch Recreation Area parking lot. Twin Knobs Campground, Cave Run. The trail to the top is blocked off and you would have to go out of your way to find it. After arriving back at the stairs we head north following the Rough Trail which takes us deeper into the hollow.
Date posted, old → new. You will then take a right on Tunnel Ridge Road to walk 0. Begin at the trailhead and follow Gray's Arch Trail out to the intersection with Rough Trail. There is a log blocking the offshoot trail that leads to a primitive camping area.
The best maps by the best publishers. Overall Difficulty | Moderate (90 steps to climb coming back). The trail takes you down to a creek bed. The first half mile of this trail is a pretty straightforward stroll along the sandstone ridge top, tucked high above between two small rivers, Martins Fork and Kings Branch. There are pit toilets and picnic tables at the trailhead.