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Double Arch Loop via Auxier Ridge, Haystack Rock and Courthouse Rock
The Double Arch Loop offers hikers a memorable journey through some of the region's most striking natural features. As you traverse the Auxier Ridge, expect to be treated to sweeping views of the Red River Gorge, with expansive vistas over rocky outcrops, lush valleys, and iconic rock formations like Double Arch, Courthouse Rock, and Haystack Rock. The trail winds through a mixture of forested paths, exposed ridges, and overlooks, with the added excitement of scrambling up to the impressive Double Arch and exploring its surrounding geological wonders. #Hiking #Loop #Arch #Rock #Gorge #Overlook #Forest #Nature
- Distance: 6.2 mi
- Elevation gain: 1,007 ft
- Maximum elevation: 1,296 ft
- Elevation loss: 1,007 ft
- Minimum elevation: 856 ft
- Moving time: 2 h 46 m
- Moving speed: 2.2 mph
- Maximum speed: 5.4 mph
- Total time: 2 h 57 m
- Global speed: 2.1 mph
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Trail profile
- Distance: 6.2 mi
- Elevation gain: 1,007 ft
- Maximum elevation: 1,296 ft
- Elevation loss: 1,007 ft
- Minimum elevation: 856 ft
- Moving time: 2 h 46 m
- Moving speed: 2.2 mph
- Maximum speed: 5.4 mph
- Total time: 2 h 57 m
- Global speed: 2.1 mph
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About this trail
Name: Double Arch Loop via Auxier Ridge, Haystack Rock and Courthouse Rock trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track
Start: Auxier Ridge Trail #204, Powell County, Kentucky, 40376, United States (37.82017 -83.68093)
End: Tunnel Ridge Road, Powell County, Kentucky, 40376, United States (37.82031 -83.68155)
Coordinates: 37.81955 -83.69057 37.84187 -83.67576
Topography: Powell County topographic map, elevation, terrain
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