Im almost at the halfway point and looking for other stuff to hike and you have put. A lot of the trails are pretty short but they can offer new hanging spots and some solitude. Enjoy this beautiful state and explore somewhere new at the red river gorge. It must be mentioned that there is no way tyler and i would have close to the phenomenal experience we had without the book hinterlands. Beattyville country club this 9 hole golf course, built in 1965, sits on the outskirts of historic beattyville, kentucky. Hiking hiking in the red river gorge is predominately done on established trails within the daniel boone national forest. Red river gorge in the cumberland section of the daniel boone national forest in eastern kentucky is a beautiful and rugged area with high cliffs, great views, and large stone arches. Buy now hiking the red by bluegrass group sierra club. Backpacking hansons point red river gorge, kentucky the. See links above for more details about each climbing area. As i might have stated somewhere in the past, i originally sought to publish books by kentuckians, about kentucky, for kentuckians and support all things local. Is there any shops in town i can purchase it, or anywhere online thats not sold out. Hinterlands by jerrell goodpaster unofficial hiking in kentuckys red river gorge.
With the courses unique design, it can challenge even the best golfers, while offering you the most enjoyable round of golf in the hills of eastern kentucky. If you plan to visit red river gorge on a fall weekend i strongly suggest that you arrive early so you can find a parking spot at the trailhead. Hinterlands is the insider guide to the red river gorge region of kentucky. We highly suggest bringing water shoes along with a normal pair of shoes to change back into. Red river gorge they went off the ledge like lemmings down 60 feet to the jagged stone riverbank. It has long been considered the red river gorge hiking bible and without a doubt, it your best bet for finding hansons. I also just found your facebook page and liked that as well.
Looking for hansons point, skyview arch, star gap arch, and other attractions that youve heard about, but are missing from the official guidebooks. Copperas falls is a 40 foot water located in the red river gorge. Jerrell goodpaster is the author of hinterlands unofficial hiking in kentuckys red river gorge 4. Hiking kentuckys red river gorge by sean patrick hill, published by menasha ridge press, birmingham, al, 2012. Gear up and get the best recommended guidebooks to enjoy your red river gorge adventure with family or friends. Top 10 hidden or secret hikes in red river gorge unmarked trails hikes in red river gorge. Hinterlands is a guide to unofficial trails in the red river gorge region of kentucky. Unofficial hiking in kentuckys red river gorge by jerrell goodpaster. There are hundreds of unofficial trails in the red, many of them go nowhere of significance, but.
Buy now wildflowers and ferns by dan and judy dourson. Hinterlands unofficial hiking in kentuckys red river gorge. A complete trail guide to kentuckys red river gorge. The official red river gorge trails are generally wellmarked, easy to find, and adequately described online and in other guidebooks.
However, all trails are open to pets in the red river gorge area. A good guide to the official trails of the red river gorge. Red river gorge cabin rentals 70 cabins and luxury yurts for rent throughout the red river gorge. No camping within 300 of any developed road or trail. The meat lies in the middle where each trail is covered alphabetically by name. Jerrell goodpasters trail book covers the hidden gems that are off the beaten path. Find yourself in a fairytale land in the red river gorge. Blackburn rock in the lower gorge region, red river gorge, kentucky.
Looks like its listed in volume 4 of arches of red river gorge by william h patrick, but i dont have that one. Hinterlands unofficial hiking in kentuckys red river gorge by. They cover the unofficial and official trails of the red river gorge, respectively. Forest supervisors orders, 2000 red river gorge geological area only no camping or firebuilding within 100 of the base of any cliff or back of any rockshelter. It a really cool book that has details for about 114 unofficial, unmarked side trails. Independently published paperback 336 pages book textbook details add to comparison cart. There are as many miles of these trails as there are official trails, and many are quite enjoyable. This is a gem of a book for experienced hikers wanting to explore the hinterlands of red river gorge.
Frequent visitors of the red river gorge will tell you that some of the best trails in the region are unofficial trails. Hinterlands is an insider guide to hiking the red river gorge region of kentucky. Bronaugh, published in 1993, and selected climbs at red river gorge kentucky by porter jarrard and chris snyder, published in 1997. The road will turn sharply to the left but you will turn sharply to the right onto a gravel road. The red river and its many tributaries have carved dozens of secluded canyons into the hill country south of lexington, creating a natural wonderland and exposing a ridiculous amount of rock. Camping is not permitted within 300 feet of any developed trail.
Hinterlands is a masterful and comprehensive description of more than a hundred of these unofficial trails. I lived in kentucky until 2014 and hiked extensively in the red river gorge and daniel boone national forest, and i did a decent bit of backpacking in the. Hinterlands unofficial hiking in kentuckys red river. Hinterlands by jerrell goodpaster unofficial hiking in kentuckys red river gorge this book is basically the trail bible of the gorge. May 18, 2011 we read every comment and make an effort to respond to as many of them as possible. Join awardwinning photographer john snell whos photographic artistry presents the natural wonder of the gorge in all seasons. After leaving the official trail behind, we were basically alone in the wilderness, proving that it really is possible to get away from the crowds in red river gorge, even on the busiest fall weekends.
It has all of the offthebeaten track hikes you could ever desire, complete with gps coordinates and descriptions of landmarks to find the trails you seek. On our first trip we hiked the star gap arch trail. As these are unofficial, unnamed trails, i will refer to them by the names goodpaster uses in his hinterlands book. The red river gorge is known primarily for 2 things. If you are looking for a guidebook to hiking in the red river gorge area, then i highly recommend hinterlands, as well as red river gorge trail guide, both by jerrell goodpaster. While we may not always have a response today or information about something on this site yet, good questions and comments help direct our efforts as we continue to enjoy the gorge. But there is a great deal of the gorge that is hidden along ubiquitous little unmarked paths. Red river gorge trail recommendations hammock camping.
Hikes we love in the red river gorge, ky southeast mountain. Hiking trails range from less than a half mile long and easy terrain to strenuous overnight trips, but there is a trail to appeal to all ability levels. Hinterlands by jerrell goodpaster, published by lost branch productions, owingsville, ky, 2008. The front material explains basic criteria for why certain trails were chosen with others left out, how to read the maps and charts, and it provides some general history related to hiking in the red river gorge. Join in a group and trail behind them or just ask if you can walk with them and most likely youll get a yes. Looking for recommendations for a red river gorge trail for 1, possibly 2 nights may 2728, i know, its memorial day weekend and it will probably be packed, but certainly theres room for all. Let me first start off by stating there will be three of us me, my. My new years resolution was to hike all 115 hikes in the hinterlands book this year. Experience an easy hike and great overnight adventure with our guide on rock creekturtle back arch in red river gorge.
Including its stunning sandstone arches, towering cliffs, rivers, streams, and trees, plus the many flowering plants and animals that call it home. The 35 rooms of hemlock lodge have private balconies. You may see a painted rock on your right that reads. The climbers, the hikers, and the campers are all willing to help you if you should need it, and it is a great way to meet some new people. Red river gorge south by blake bowling and published by wolverine publishing. There are many trails to hike in this area that passes near, under, and over these features. The red river gorge is a canyon system on the red river in eastcentral kentucky. Hinterlands unofficial hiking in kentuckys red river gorge book. Im going with a friend on sunday and we were hoping to find the indian staircase trail. There is a group hike through the facebook page the outdoor adventure life happening in the gorge in the middle of this month if you are interested. The hike to the falls is unmarked and follows a creek with several crossings. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that.
Jerrell goodpaster author of hinterlands unofficial. The outlan channel hiking, camping, backpacking, gear. This book is basically the trail bible of the gorge. The red river gorge north guidebook features mostly. The clifflines of the red river gorge are beautiful, but they are also dangerous. Nov 23, 2016 the red river gorge national geological area in kentucky is by far one of my favorite places to hike and camp. For over a decade it has provided comprehensive information for advanced users about unofficial and usercreated trails in kentuckys red river gorge. Red river gorge rock climbs south wolverine publishing. More than a few are extraordinary, and while hinterlands technically supplements the official hiking, the.
Unofficial hiking in kentuckys red river gorge goodpaster, jerrell independently published paperback 338 pages book textbook details add to comparison cart. Small families to large groups we have something for everyone. Dont worry, well pack like were staying for 2 nights even if we only stay for one. Im looking in my hinterlands book, and its not listed. I just bought hinterlands, red river gorge trail guide book, and the outragegis map. This book has only the best of the best routes at the rrg. Hiking kentuckys red river gorge by sean patrick hill. The gorge underground the coolest place in the gorge. Red river zipline tours guidebooks red river gorge. North of the red river lies hatton ridge, which is a large ridge in the indian creek area. The red river gorge in the daniel boone national forest, muir valley, and all rrgccowned property which includes miller fork recreational preserve, bald rock recreational preserve, and pendergrassmurray recreational preserve are closed. Hikes we love in the red river gorge, ky southeast. Hinterlands unofficial hiking in kentuckys red river gorge jerrell goodpaster.
Be sure to check out the online climbers guide book for the list of all the routes in all the locations of the red river gorge. The red river gorge is home to 5 climber owned or operated businesses, between them they comprise the most popular climber hangouts. At only 2 12 hours from my house in ohio, its a quick and simple drive to some of the most dramatic scenery in the east. Rock creekturtle back arch area hiking red river gorge. Geologically, it is part of the pottsville escarpment the gorge lies within the daniel boone national forest and has been subsequently designated as the red river gorge geological area, an area of around 29,000 acres 120 km 2. The book is broken down into easy to digest sections.
Many of the most scenic trails in the gorge are unofficial. It has long been considered the red river gorge hiking bible and without a doubt, it your best bet for finding hansons point and other great features. Find yourself in a fairytale land in the red river gorge, kentucky. Weve got the climbing part covered, but one of the. I heard using the hinterlands book is great for finding it.
Backpacking hansons point red river gorge, kentucky. Red river gorge rock climbs south, 5th edition 2017 ray ellington, blake bowling wolverine publishing. This area has been dubbed moab with trees due to its numerous arches, bridges, and cliff faces. The author has hiked, climbed, and cycled the region for over 30 years. A climbers guide to the red river gorge by ed benjamin and ed pearsall, published in 1978, red river gorge climbs by john h. This is a current, complete, and well researched the author has personally hiked every trail he writes about guide to the official trails in the red river gorge area. This hefty volume contains directions and descriptions to over 100 trails representing a broad crosssection of the type of hiking found in the red river gorge. Backpack red river gorge off trail in the hinterlands. This particular hike will utilize mostly unofficial trails and will offer views from blackburn rock, another one of those must see places that jerrell goodpasture speaks of in his hinterlands book. Anyone who is truly interested in hiking the gorge must buy jerrell goodpasters hinterlands book. Camping is not permitted within 300 feet of any road.
A portion of the proceeds of all sales goes to support the mission of the rrgcc. However, we didnt follow and couldnt find the route he described that did not. Jerrell goodpaster author of hinterlands unofficial hiking. The red river gorge of kentucky is one of the most enjoyable places in the world to climb. Jun 18, 2016 red river gorge they went off the ledge like lemmings down 60 feet to the jagged stone riverbank. Miguels pizza not a lot needs said about this one, miguels pizza is the center of the red river gorge climbing universe. If you plan are planning a trip to red river gorge, i highly recommend this book.
Photo credit, leah nystrom and he jesus said to them, come away by yourselves to a desolate place and rest a while. It doesnt list number of bolts though, so make sure to count before leading up. Tired of searching multiple guidebooks and endlessly scanning the internet for information about the good stuff in the red river gorge. Its called hinterlands and it is a guide to the unofficial trails in the red river gorge area. Camping in the gorge red river gorge geological area. Go on an epic road trip to red river gorge in kentucky. Red river gorge in the cumberland section of the daniel boone national forest in eastern kentucky is a beautiful and rugged area with high cliffs, great views, and large stone a. It goes against many of my original objectives with my books, but ironically now jibes with them too.
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