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Double Arch, Courthouse Rock, Haystack Rock and Auxier Ridge Loop

Loop hike via Double Arch, Courthouse Rock, Haystack Rock and Auxier Ridge in Red River Gorge #Hiking #Loop #Rock #Gorge

  • Distance: 6.1 mi
  • Elevation gain: 942 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 1,296 ft
  • Elevation loss: 958 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 853 ft
  • Moving time: 2 h 39 m
  • Moving speed: 2.3 mph
  • Maximum speed: 5.0 mph
  • Total time: 2 h 58 m
  • Global speed: 2.1 mph

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Trail profile

  • Distance: 6.1 mi
  • Elevation gain: 942 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 1,296 ft
  • Elevation loss: 958 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 853 ft
  • Moving time: 2 h 39 m
  • Moving speed: 2.3 mph
  • Maximum speed: 5.0 mph
  • Total time: 2 h 58 m
  • Global speed: 2.1 mph

About this trail

Name: Double Arch, Courthouse Rock, Haystack Rock and Auxier Ridge Loop trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: Double Arch Trail #201, Powell County, Kentucky, 40376, United States (37.82005 -83.68262)

End: Tunnel Ridge Road Trailhead, Tunnel Ridge Road, Powell County, Kentucky, 40376, United States (37.82011 -83.68093)

Coordinates: 37.81955 -83.69057 37.84203 -83.67579

Topography: Powell County topographic map, elevation, terrain

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Double Arch Loop via Auxier Ridge, Haystack Rock and Courthouse Rock

United States > Kentucky > Powell County

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…

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Auxier Ridge, Haystack Rock, Courthouse Rock and Double Arch Loop

United States > Kentucky > Powell County

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…

Distance: 6.4 mi • Elevation gain: 1,040 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,296 ft

Courthouse Rock via Auxier Ridge Trail in Red River Gorge Geological Area

United States > Kentucky > Powell County

The Auxier Ridge Trail offers a rewarding hike with breathtaking panoramic views, especially as it climbs the narrow ridge toward Courthouse Rock. Along the way, hikers will encounter striking geological features like Haystack Rock and Wizard's Backbone, while experiencing varied landscapes that include lush…

Distance: 4.3 mi • Elevation gain: 840 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,283 ft

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🩳Quick‑Dry Hiking Shorts - Comfortable and quick‑dry shorts for summer hiking
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