Auxier Ridge, Haystack Rock, Courthouse Rock and Double Arch Loop
The Auxier Ridge, Haystack Rock, Courthouse Rock, and Double Arch Loop in Kentucky's Daniel Boone National Forest offers hikers a diverse and scenic experience. Along the trail, you'll encounter Haystack Rock, a prominent sandstone formation; Courthouse Rock, a towering cliff resembling a courthouse; and the Double Arch, a natural rock arch formed over time. The route also provides expansive views of the Red River Gorge, showcasing its unique sandstone cliffs, lush forests, and winding waterways. #Hiking #Loop #Forest #Nature #Rock #Gorge #Overlook
- Distance: 10.3 Km
- Elevation gain: 317 m
- Maximum elevation: 395 m
- Elevation loss: 317 m
- Minimum elevation: 260 m
- Moving time: 3 h 8 m
- Moving speed: 3.3 Km/h
- Maximum speed: 8.1 Km/h
- Total time: 4 h 23 s
- Global speed: 2.6 Km/h
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Coordinates: 37.81952 -83.69065 37.84190 -83.67574
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