Hidden Arch – Haystack Rock loop from Hidden Arch Falls

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United States

Kentucky

Wolfe County

Hidden Arch – Haystack Rock loop from Hidden Arch Falls

Hard

2.7

(30)

runners

Hidden Arch – Haystack Rock loop from Hidden Arch Falls

04:42

37.0km

860m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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Daniel Boone National Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.54 km

Hidden Arch

Highlight • Natural Monument

Though smaller than other arches in this area, Hidden Arch's unique shape and pleasant, densely-forested surroundings make it a worthy hiking destination in its own right.

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6.09 km

Pinch-em Tight Trail (Sheltowee Trace Trail)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Pinch-em Tight Trail is a scenic side trail that intersects the Sheltowee Trace near the Red River Gorge. Known for its ridge-top views and sandstone outcrops, it’s a great detour …

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14.7 km

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.

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15.4 km

Courthouse Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

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.

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37.0 km

End point

Parking

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