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Natural Bridge and Battleship Rock Trail in Natural Bridge State Resort Park

Natural Bridge and Battleship Rock Trail offers hikers a fantastic experience of Kentucky's natural beauty. Along the route, you'll encounter the iconic Natural Bridge, a large sandstone arch with stunning views of the surrounding forest and cliffs. The trail continues to Battleship Rock, where you can appreciate unique rock formations and sweeping vistas over the Red River Gorge area, making it a perfect spot for nature photography. This relatively moderate trail, shaded by dense trees, provides a peaceful escape with the occasional challenge of uneven terrain, but it rewards visitors with unforgettable scenery and geological wonders. #Hiking #Arch #Rock #Forest #Nature

  • Distance: 2.6 mi
  • Elevation gain: 627 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 1,257 ft
  • Elevation loss: 623 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 771 ft
  • Moving time: 1 h 8 m
  • Moving speed: 2.3 mph
  • Maximum speed: 5.9 mph
  • Total time: 1 h 23 m
  • Global speed: 1.9 mph

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Trail profile

  • Distance: 2.6 mi
  • Elevation gain: 627 ft
  • Maximum elevation: 1,257 ft
  • Elevation loss: 623 ft
  • Minimum elevation: 771 ft
  • Moving time: 1 h 8 m
  • Moving speed: 2.3 mph
  • Maximum speed: 5.9 mph
  • Total time: 1 h 23 m
  • Global speed: 1.9 mph

About this trail

Name: Natural Bridge and Battleship Rock Trail in Natural Bridge State Resort Park trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: Lakeside Trail Loop, Powell County, Kentucky, 40376, United States (37.77765 -83.67672)

End: Lakeside Trail Loop, Powell County, Kentucky, 40376, United States (37.77764 -83.67670)

Coordinates: 37.77283 -83.68647 37.77765 -83.67670

Topography: Powell County topographic map, elevation, terrain

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Natural Bridge Trail, Laurel Bridge Trail and Battleship Rock Trail Loop

United States > Kentucky > Powell County

This loop in Kentucky’s Natural Bridge State Resort Park takes hikers through a vibrant forest landscape, leading to sweeping cliffside views and impressive sandstone formations. Notable highlights include the breathtaking view from atop the Natural Bridge and the thrilling descent through narrow rock…

Distance: 2.0 mi • Elevation gain: 597 ft • Maximum elevation: 1,289 ft

Gear up for your next adventure:

🪶Multi‑Purpose Knife - Useful blade for camp and trail
📷Action Cameras - Rugged cameras to document your journeys across rugged terrain
🔭Stargazing Telescopes - Perfect for camping in low-light pollution areas shown on maps
🚗GPS Dash Cams - Record your scenic drives through mountain passes and canyons
🔭Telescopic Hiking Pole - Adjustable pole for hiking stability

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