50 Hikes in Kentucky

50 Hikes in Kentucky

by Hiram Rogers
50 Hikes in Kentucky

50 Hikes in Kentucky

by Hiram Rogers

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Overview

Stunning hikes and walks in the Bluegrass State

This comprehensive guide is the essential companion to any traveler’s journey into the verdant countryside of Kentucky. Take advantage of Hiram Rogers’ robust experience when navigating Kentucky’s rich natural attractions, from the Cumberland Gap through to the towering Black Mountain to the rockhouses and cascades of the Bark Camp Trail. Hikes are organized by distance, difficulty, and natural features—including waterfalls and arches—and paired with succinct but informative notes so you can choose the right trail for you and make the most of your journey. Take the knowledge of a proven hiking veteran with you as you explore all that Kentucky’s nature has to offer. As with all the books in the 50 Hikes series, you’ll find clear and concise directions, easy-to-follow maps, and expert tips for enjoying the most of what you want in a hike—whether it’s stunning lake views, luminous moonrises, or sublime skyscapes framed by the crests of mountains.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781581573732
Publisher: Countryman Press, The
Publication date: 03/21/2017
Series: Explorer's 50 Hikes
Edition description: 2nd Edition
Pages: 290
Product dimensions: 5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Hiram Rogers is the author of 50 Hikes in Kentucky and Exploring the Black Hills and Badlands and has written about Kentucky trails and land conservation issues for Backpacker and Blue Ridge Country. A trained geologist who brings great knowledge of natural history to his descriptions, Rogers lives in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Table of Contents

50 Hikes at a Glance Table 8

Introduction 15

I Eastern Highlands 23

1 Lakeshore-Moss Ridge Loop 24

2 Blanton Forest 28

3 Prospector-Geology-Overlook Loop 32

4 Pine Mountain Trail-US 23 to Bryant Gap 36

5 Bad Branch Trail 41

6 Sand Cave and White Rocks 46

7 Sugar Run and Harlan Road 51

8 Cumberland Gap 56

9 Chained Rock Trail 61

II Daniel Boone Country-South 67

10 Blue Heron Loop 68

11 Yahoo Falls and Yahoo Arch 73

12 Kentucky Trail, Ledbetter Trailhead to Troublesome Creek 78

13 Koger-Yamacraw Loop 83

14 Gobblers Arch and Mark Branch Falls 88

15 Natural Arch Scenic Area 93

16 Blue Bend Trail 97

17 Eagle Falls Trail 101

18 Cumberland River Trail 105

19 Bark Camp Trail 110

20 Beaver Creek Wilderness 115

21 Bee Rock Loop 121

22 Rockcastle Narrows 125

III Daniel Boone Country-North 131

23 Indian Fort Mountain 132

24 Raven Run-Red Trail 137

25 The Original Trail 141

26 Hood's Branch and Sand Gap Trails 146

27 Whittleton Arch 151

28 Courthouse Rock and Double Arch 155

29 Grays Arch-Rough Trail Loop 160

30 Swift Camp Creek-Wildcat Loop 165

31 Gladie Creek Loop 169

32 Cave Run Lake Loop 173

33 Crater Caves Cross Country Trail (4C's) 179

34 Michael Tygart Loop Trail 185

IV Bluegrass Heartland 191

35 Main Trail 192

36 Scott's Gap Loop Trail 196

37 Tioga Falls National Recreation Trail 200

38 Otter Creek Trail 204

39 Millennium Trail 210

V Cave Country 215

40 Echo River Loop 216

41 White Oak Trail 221

42 Mammoth Cave Railroad Hike and Bike Trail 226

43 Big Hollow Trail 230

44 Historic Cave Tour 235

45 Grand Avenue Tour 240

VI Lakes and Rivers 245

46 Backcountry Loop 246

47 Macedonia Trails 251

48 Canal Loop B 255

49 North/South Trail-North Welcome Station to Gray Cemetery 260

50 Honker Lake Trail 265

The Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail 270

Contact Information 276

References 280

Index 281

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