Indian staircase to cloud splitter loop on july 3, 2016 july 5, 2016 by meretreks in hiking, red river gorge total miles. After most of our extended hikes we like to stop in at the local pizzeriaeating househotdog standsaloon to grab a cold ale8 and some grub before our next adventure. May 22, 2019 sara and landons adventerous red river gorge hiking engagement session up to cloud splitter in stanton, ky. Jun 18, 2016 red river gorge they went off the ledge like lemmings down 60 feet to the jagged stone riverbank. Hikes we love in the red river gorge, ky southeast mountain. Indian staircase is one of the more magical places in the gorge. Oct 31, 2011 the two rocks do have a similar appearance but only the stairway has ancient carved steps. While some trail information is readily available, we know some information is difficult to find.
Hike the indian staircase loop and cloudsplitter, red. Climb a staircase allegedly etched into stone by native americans years ago. Decided to do some free soloing today at cloud splitter. Kentucky ranks second or third in the united states in the number of natural arches, behind utah and perhaps arizona. Hiker falls and breaks an ankle on the wildcat trail. Cloudsplitter, menifee county, kentucky sunrise on top. I have to admit i was getting nervous that we took a wrong turn somewhere along the way.
Video taken using the phantom 2 and a gopro shots from slade, ky daniel boone state park. Bison way trailhead unmarked trail off the sheltowee trace. Last minute impromptu red river gorge hike, indian staircase. User account menu beautiful weekend for cloud splitter. If thats not enough, keep going and make your way to cloudsplitter for a real thrill. Cloud splitter red river gorge online guide red river climbing. Oct 10, 2012 the sheltowee trace, which spans the state of kentucky, passes through the red river gorge, crossing the red river on a suspension bridge. At kentuckys red river gorge, the cloudsplitter offers gorgeous views, a cave to explore and the seclusion of being at the end of a hidden trail. This is one of my favorite hikes in the red river gorge area, but it must come with a warning. Since there is a wealth of information on hiking in the red river gorge, we have chosen to list 10 of our favorites. Tree roots became footholds, rungs to a ladder we ascended. From there we will carpool to the shell station in slade, then. You also backcountry camp in many areas along the trails as we did.
Sep 15, 2014 cloud splitter in red river gorge, kentucky. A thousand years ago, the adena gouged foot and hand holds in what looks to be a huge rounded boulder face. Cloud splitter is a fun and unique summit tucked within kentuckys red river gorge. An amazing kentucky backpacking adventure featuring the cloud splitter. Red river gorge 2day, 2night trip suggestions and advice. Up until this point, i had only been to cloud splitter via the short trail from rte 715. Have you ever had one of those days where you just want to sit outside alone and enjoy nature. The solitude of this trail and being on jailhouse rock is probably one of our favorite places in red river gorge. The cloudsplitter foundation is dedicated to improving the future for the flora, fauna, communities, and people of the adirondacks. Our trail guide will show you the way, where youll find a slot cave and spectacular views. If you do not know this area, you should it boasts dozens of major arches, sandstone viewpoints, premier rock climbing routes and primeval trails. Guided day and overnight hikes hiking red river gorge. Sunrise on top of cloud splitter in the red river gorge, kentucky usa 1 year ago.
Apr 03, 2018 a stunning view of red river gorge from above, via the top of the cloud splitter trail. Cloudsplitter is told in the first person by a man still, in his 80s, wholly indoctrinated with, indeed besotted with, his narcissistic sociopath of a paternal abuser. Tower rock trail red river gorge hiking hiking in red. Cloud splitter wilmington, new york hiking trail facebook. Id like to meet at hobby lobby in florence on mall road at 9. Red river gorge and natural bridge state park emily takes a.
The day after thanksgiving two of my work buddies and i had a most excelent redriver gorge adventure. Red river gorge and natural bridge state park emily. Top ten most stunning red river gorge hiking trails. Our family has spent much of the last 40 years exploring the red river gorge area. Trying to avoid the crowds as much as we can, so well be arriving around noon on that monday, and well head back home in the morning on wednesday. Cloud 9 in the miller fork, red river gorge, kentucky. Hike the indian staircase loop and cloudsplitter, red river gorge. Contrary to the name you certainly wont feel imprisoned. Deeply researched, brilliantly plotted, and peopled with a cast of unforgettable characters both historical and wholly invented, cloudsplitter is dazzling in. Checking the map to find the injured hiker for the carry out in the pouring rain. Cloud splitter choice of two beers, and two wine coolers, spritzers or seltzer tea, lemonade, water.
My fiancee and i are planning a backpacking trip to red river gorge on memorial day. Hikes we love in the red river gorge, ky southeast. This year, instead of drinking green beer on a patio, i traveled to red river gorge in eastern kentucky with two friends for an overnight hiking trip. Unforgettable red river gorge hiking and backpacking getaways youll definitely want to bring your galaxy s 4,000 or iphone 16 million to capture the wild beauty of the gorge. This is the perfect hike to take and clear your mind. Sara and landons adventerous red river gorge hiking engagement session up to cloud splitter in stanton, ky. Weve got the climbing part covered, but one of the most common questions from our clients is, what are your favorite hikes around here.
There is a split similar to fat mans squeeze on natural bridge in order to get to this arch. Welcome to red river gorge, the best kept family vacation secret this side of the mississippi. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Aside from the river, the trail passes a number of other monuments, including the indian steps, indian arch and cloud splitter. Indian staircase to cloudsplitter kentucky alltrails. The primary purpose of the cloudsplitter foundation is to improve the environment, both physical and cultural, in the adirondacks and to make life easier, healthier, and more rewarding for the people who live there.
We love this hike as you can scramble up to the summit to hang out in a hammock or even explore the slot canyon. The usda forest office is located in winchester, kentucky about an hour from red river gorge. Jan 28, 2017 the cloud splitter is a hidden gem in kentuckys red river gorge. From the main parking area cross the creek and walk down the road until reaching the second road on the left. We love this part of our state and want others to experience it as we do. Tower rock in the middle gorge region, red river gorge, kentucky. It is possible to continue out past half moon arch to an amazing view. Jul 03, 2016 finally, the side trail to cloud splitter.
The cloud splitter, on the other hand, is a neat climb and offers grand views of the red river country. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from april until november. As you come to a small stream turn right on another unmarked trail that heads up the hill parallel to the stream. The cloudsplitter in the red river gorge photo gallery by. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible yearround. Many of kentuckys arches are concentrated in the red river gorge, the big south fork and mammoth cave areas. Walk down this road, passing the obvious trail head on the right leading to serenity point, until reaching a road on the right which crosses a creek. One of the best hikes in the gorge saved from uploaded by user. Red river gorge hiking engagement session at cloud splitter.
Actually, its a smooth granite cliff, somewhat out of place here in this land of sandstone, but it looks like a giant boulder somehow welded to the edge of a cliff. A triumph of the imagination and a masterpiece of modern storytelling, cloudsplitter is narrated by the enigmatic owen brown, last surviving son of americas most famous and still controversial political terrorist and martyr, john brown. The red river gorge is known primarily for 2 things. The shot here was made from the lookout on top of the chimney rock, perhaps next to sky bridge, the most famous landmark in the red river gorge. Indian staircase, cloud splitter, half moon, hansons point, tarr ridge, and many other attractions will impress even the most discriminating and seasoned outdoor adventurers. Cloud splitter in the middle gorge region, red river gorge, kentucky. Performing the carry out of a heart attack victim at hansons point in the red river gorge. For up to date information either stop in the ranger district office, visit their website or telephone. Cloudsplitter bags is dedicated to creating quality, easy to follow pdf sewing patterns. Nov 23, 2018 if you like to hike and spend time in the wilderness, then red river gorge hiking should be at the top of your vacation bucket list. We pitched our tent in an assigned spot at a campground. This area is a hikers paradise, featuring over 100 arches and multiple scenic trails. It was a short easy hike to get to one of my favorite views in the gorge for sure recommend and doesnt take much.
Before this trip, i hadnt slept in a tent since i was a kid, so i was really excited and a little nervous, because you know, bears. Top 5 gorgeous trails in the red river gorge, kentucky. The cloud splitter is a hidden gem in kentuckys red river gorge. Many of the most prized attractions in the red river gorge are, quite literally, off the beaten path. A poem by shelby newsom from volume 1 of deep wild. The sheltowee trace, which spans the state of kentucky, passes through the red river gorge, crossing the red river on a suspension bridge. It is known for its many natural stone arches, its bizarre rock formations, and its breathtaking sandstone cliffs. The red river gorge is a scenic natural area that is located in eastern kentucky, within the boundaries of the daniel boone national forest. We drove right up to our spot and actually had access to indoor plumbing. Hike the indian staircase loop and cloudsplitter, red river. Save this to your dream destinations or spots to try list. This hike can be very dangerous and possibly deadly. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts.
Candidly, the camping piece of our weekend was not very primitive. If you do not know this area, you should it boasts dozens of major arches. But cloudsplitter is agonisingly unreadable even though it deals with the selfsame themes, or does so far, anyway. May 25 wilmington, ny decided to do some free soloing today at cloud splitter. From the parking lot of the junior williamson rest area in slade, turn left north on ky 11, drive 0. The hike to indian staircase and then to cloudsplitter is quite the adventure. A halfmile trail to a scenic tower and historic traditional climbing area. Over 70% of the grants made by the cloudsplitter foundation go to improve the environment, economies, and lives of the the people in the adirondacks. This hike uses unmarked trails and many people have trouble navigating the hike alone. The trek from indian staircase was probably about 6 miles and in the thick of the desolate forest. Combs mountain pkwy take exit 33 slade go left of exit turn left. Apr 03, 2018 posts about cloud splitter written by emily.