パウエル郡周辺の簡単なハイキングとウォーキング

Raven Rock has some of the best views in the Red River Gorge area, especially in the fall as the leaves are changing. From this open summit you get amazing 360-degree views of the Gorge, including Auxier Ridge, Courthouse Rock, and Tarr Ridge West. This is a great spot to check out when visiting the area, but please note that the trailhead is the only private day-use fee area in Red River Gorge; if you park in the allotted lot you need to pay $10.

Said to be named for its resemblance to a courthouse, this feature stands alone at the north end of Auxier Ridge. Reached as part of several possible loops, the stunning Courthouse Rock makes for an enticing mid-hike destination.

Compared to other geological formations in the area, Haystack Rock's domed shape seems conspicuously different—topped by its disc-shaped apex and circumscribed by the lines that suggest its sedimentary layers.

From atop Battleship Rock, a huge sandstone cliff, you're in a perfect spot to snack, rest, and take in the views. You have clear lines of site to the Natural Bridge to the south and the middle fork of the Red River running in the valley below to the east, with seemingly endless rolling hills in every direction. As always, keep an eye on the weather during the stormy season if you're spending time in this beautiful, exposed spot.

Grays Arch is a visually-striking, towering sandstone arch that pays off the effort made to reach it. For safety, the Forest Service recommends using only the eastern portion of the side trail to the arch before continuing on your loop (use the eastern section of #205 Grays Arch Trail as an out-and-back spur rather than as a bypass to connect to #221 Rough Trail on either side of the arch). As always in this area, sturdy footwear that offers good grip in wet conditions is a must!

A complete sandstone archway that not only offers unique views of the surrounding hills, the "bridge" itself is a remarkable geological feature to admire. Even if approached via the skyway or a shorter hike, sturdy footwear with good grip is mandatory. The area sees a lot of humidity and moisture, and you'll want to be surefooted!

This bridge has a nice but tiny waterfall after the rain

Impressive natural Arch with a tiny waterfall after the rain.