Stunning hikes and walks in the Bluegrass State This comprehensive guide is the essential companion to any traveler’s journey into the verdant countryside of Kentucky. Take advantage of Hiram Rogers’ robust experience when navigating Kentucky’s rich natural attractions, from the Cumberland Gap through to the towering Black Mountain to the rockhouses and cascades of the Bark Camp Trail. Hikes are organized by distance, difficulty, and natural features—including waterfalls and arches—and paired with succinct but informative notes so you can choose the right trail for you and make the most of your journey. Take the knowledge of a proven hiking veteran with you as you explore all that Kentucky’s nature has to offer. As with all the books in the 50 Hikes series, you’ll find clear and concise directions, easy-to-follow maps, and expert tips for enjoying the most of what you want in a hike—whether it’s stunning lake views, luminous moonrises, or sublime skyscapes framed by the crests of mountains.

Stunning hikes and walks in the Bluegrass State This comprehensive guide is the essential companion to any traveler’s journey into the verdant countryside of Kentucky. Take advantage of Hiram Rogers’ robust experience when navigating Kentucky’s rich natural attractions, from the Cumberland Gap through to the towering Black Mountain to the rockhouses and cascades of the Bark Camp Trail. Hikes are organized by distance, difficulty, and natural features—including waterfalls and arches—and paired with succinct but informative notes so you can choose the right trail for you and make the most of your journey. Take the knowledge of a proven hiking veteran with you as you explore all that Kentucky’s nature has to offer. As with all the books in the 50 Hikes series, you’ll find clear and concise directions, easy-to-follow maps, and expert tips for enjoying the most of what you want in a hike—whether it’s stunning lake views, luminous moonrises, or sublime skyscapes framed by the crests of mountains.

Explore Kentucky's extensive, diverse, and often overlooked network of trails.

From old country roads to dense forest paths, Kentucky boasts more than 1,500 miles of marked and maintained trails. Author Carrie Stambaugh describes eighty of her favorite hikes, from 1-mile nature trails to multiday backpacks. With detailed information on trailhead location, difficulty, and much, much more, Hiking Kentucky, Third Edition is bound to have something for everyone!

This book details the 282 miles of Kentucky's master path, the Sheltowee Trace, from the trail's southern terminus in Tennessee's Pickett State Park, north through the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area and on through the length of the Daniel Boone National Forest nearly to the state of Ohio.

Hike and Backpack in Nature’s Stunning Beauty The rugged wilderness of Kentucky’s Red River Gorge is like no other. Dense forests, wondrous rock formations, and awe-inspiring views make it a paradise that’s waiting to be explored. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced hiker, you’ll find carefully maintained trails that are perfect for your needs. Hiking Kentucky's Red River Gorge is the definitive guide to the Red River Gorge Geologic Area, Natural Bridge State Park, and Clifty Wilderness. This updated, full-color edition by Kentucky author Sean Patrick Hill showcases 25 of the best hikes in the Gorge, as well as a selection of recommended nearby trails. The book’s easy-to-use layout treats each hike as its own adventure, presenting trail details, maps, full-color photographs, and tips for enjoying the flora, fauna, and history along the way. Ratings for key elements that make each trail appealing help you to quickly make an informed decision about which hike to choose for yourself or the whole family. Thrill-seekers will also discover how to combine routes into a longer adventure for a full day of hiking or even a backpacking trip. It’s everything you need to know to experience the famed Red River Gorge on foot.

From old country roads to dense forest paths, Kentucky boasts more than 1,500 miles of marked and maintained trails. Author Johnny Molloy describes some of the best hikes in the state, from 1-mile nature trails to multiday backpacks. Fully updated and revised, with detailed information on trailhead location, difficulty, and much, much more, Hiking Kentucky, Fourth Edition is bound to have something for everyone!

Lace up your boots and sample more than seventy-five of the finest trails the Bluegrass State has to offer. From old country roads to dense forest paths, Kentucky boasts more than 1,500 miles of marked and maintained trails. Explore the massive cliffs and rock arches at Red River Gorge, the quiet woods and marshlands in Sloughs Wildlife Area, the dramatic overlooks at Cumberland Gap, and the secluded ridges and ravines along the Lower Rockcastle. Veteran hiker and outdoor writer Mike Brown will introduce you to these hikes and more. Use this guide for: up-to-date trail information; accurate directions to popular as well as less-travelled trails; difficulty ratings for each hike; detailed trail maps; zero-impact hiking tips. Whether you are a day-tripper or long- distance hiker, old hand or novice, you'll find trails suited to every ability and interest throughout Kentucky.

Hiking Waterfalls in Kentucky includes detailed hike descriptions, maps, and color photos for some of the state’s most scenic waterfall hikes. Hike descriptions include history, local trivia, and GPS coordinates. Hiking Waterfalls in Kentucky will take you through state and national parks, forests, monuments and wilderness areas, and from popular city parks to the most remote and secluded corners of the area to view the most spectacular waterfalls.

Your personal guide to hiking the Bluegrass region of Kentucky. Over 50 hikes are described, with maps, photos, and suggested side trips. Includes many lesser known hiking locations, as well as sample hikes from more popular places such as Red River Gorge, Natural Bridge and Sheltowee Trace. Almost all hikes are less than one hour's drive from Lexington. Hikes are cross-referenced for a variety of factors including kid-friendly, pets, and accessible trails.