Indian Staircase Red River Gorge Trail Map

We camped on the top of indian staircase and.

Indian staircase red river gorge trail map. Follow 402 until you see signs for the red river gorge you will turn right onto 77 e. Top 10 hikes at the red. Bison way trail sheltowee trace trail indian staircase trail. Climb a staircase allegedly etched into stone by native americans years ago if that s not enough keep going and make your way to cloudsplitter for a real thrill.

Below are two links where you can buy a detailed topograghical map a must have for the serious backcountry hiker camper or climber. You will now be on 715 e. Many consider these ten hikes to be among the best at the red river gorge. Usfs red river gorge maps.

You also backcountry camp in many areas along the trails as we did. Indian staircase gnome hole frogs head council chambers adena arch. Cumberland ranger district for the red river gorge 606 663 8100. The trail loop leading to the indian staircase or stairway is an unofficial trail that has no usfs trail number name or signage and.

Gps coordinates of intersection of trail 100 sheltowee trace trail and indian staircase spur trail 37 50 39 3 n 83 36 51 2 w gps coordinates of bottom of indian staircase 37 50 45 6 n 83 36 57 3 w gps coordinates of top of indian staircase 37 50 47 2 n 83 36 56 7 w gps coordinates of top of large rock shelter. Safety disclaimer don t litter please. When you come to a fork in the road continue straight instead of following 77. Indian staircase from slade exit 33 you will turn left onto 402 w.

Indian staircase is not an official trail so there will be no signs. Cloudsplitter is a definite adventure. View of indian staircase from across the valley. Located about 45 minutes southeast of lexington kentucky and an easy two to two and a half hour drive from cincinnati ohio red river gorge is a popular hiking and rock climbing destination in the western foothills of the appalachian mountains.

The hike to indian staircase and then to cloudsplitter is quite the adventure.