Red River Gorge Auxier Ridge Loop- (5.0 miles)

Courthouse Rock from the double arch

Auxier Ridge Loop- (5.0 miles)

DIRECTIONS TO TRAILHEAD:

1. From rest area at exit #33 off of the Mountain State Parkway Turn left, and go to end of road (.3 miles)
2. Turn Right onto KY 15 (3.3 miles)
3. Turn Left onto Tunnel Ridge Road (3.7 miles)
4. Park at the End of Tunnel Ridge Road in the Auxier Ridge Parking Area

DETAILS :

1. Follow Trail #204 Auxier Ridge Trail (2.0 miles) (do NOT turn left on Trail #202 Courthouse Rock Trail after approximately 1 mile)
2. Arrive at Auxier Ridge and Courthouse Rock
3. Turn Left onto Trail #202 Courthouse Rock Trail (2.0 miles)
4. Turn Right on Trail #204 Auxier Ridge Trail (1.0 miles)
5. Arrive at Auxier Ridge Parking Area

I got the route above here.

We started by taking a pre-hike urination break.

Here is where the trail begins

Haystack Rock

You should watch your step on the ridge

Enjoy the views

Be Careful!

Lots of people have carved stuff in the rocks. Here is a nice design.

Courthouse rock

Now, head down to the double arch.

You will probably have a few streams to cross over

Here is the sign that will point you to the double arch

If you get this far, you are getting close

The arch is pretty cool