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Gems in Cumberland Ranger District - 1

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gem Favorite View of 715 dead in front with 77 veering off to the left, the Red River is just to the right of 715.

Tarr Ridge West Overlook

(5) Frenchburg, KY

Recommended Routes in Cumberland Ranger District - 3

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Favorite View of Courthouse Rock from Auxier Ridge near Haystack Rock
Intermediate/Difficult

Auxier - Courthouse Loop

4.8 mi 7.7 km 669' Up 203.81 m Up 669' Down 203.91 m Down

Stanton, KY
Favorite Across the gorge.
Intermediate/Difficult

Pinch-Em Tight Ridge Loop

4.0 mi 6.5 km 607' Up 185.04 m Up 608' Down 185.18 m Down

Campton, KY
Favorite Across the gorge.
Difficult

Hanson's Point Loop

9.7 mi 15.6 km 1,782' Up 543.2 m Up 1,782' Down 543.13 m Down

Frenchburg, KY

Cumberland Ranger District Hiking

  • 153 Miles 246 Kilometers of Trail
  • 3 Recommended Routes
  • 1 Gem Gems
  • 8 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 38 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 6 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in Cumberland Ranger District - 49

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2.0 mi 3.1 km #1Raven Rock Road
Intermediate/Difficult
Frenchburg, KY
Intermediate/Difficult
Frenchburg, KY
3.2 mi 5.2 km #2Sheltowee Trace NRT: Section 8
Intermediate
Morehead, KY
Intermediate
Morehead, KY
2.3 mi 3.7 km #3Lakeview Trail
Intermediate
Morehead, KY
Intermediate
Morehead, KY
4.6 mi 7.4 km #4Big Limestone Trail #109
Intermediate
Morehead, KY
Intermediate
Morehead, KY
1.7 mi 2.7 km #5Lost Branch Trail #239
Difficult
Frenchburg, KY
Difficult
Frenchburg, KY
2.0 mi 3.2 km #6Courthouse Rock Trail #202
Intermediate/Difficult
Stanton, KY
Intermediate/Difficult
Stanton, KY
2.0 mi 3.2 km #7Auxier Ridge Trail #204
Intermediate
Stanton, KY
Intermediate
Stanton, KY 20 
2.3 mi 3.6 km #8Powdermill Branch Trail
Difficult
Frenchburg, KY
Difficult
Frenchburg, KY
9.1 mi 14.7 km #9Sheltowee Trace NRT: Section 1
Intermediate/Difficult
Morehead, KY
Intermediate/Difficult
Morehead, KY
4.1 mi 6.7 km #10Sheltowee Trace NRT: Sections 2 & 3
Intermediate
Olive Hill, KY
Intermediate
Olive Hill, KY

Photos of Cumberland Ranger District - 120

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View of Courthouse Rock from Auxier Ridge near Haystack Rock
Jul 9, 2015 near Stanton, KY
An unnamed waterfall below the trail on Swift Camp Creek
Jul 9, 2015 near Campton, KY
Red River Gorge
Jul 9, 2015 near Stanton, KY
Courthouse Rock from Jailhouse Rock
Jul 14, 2015 near Stanton, KY
Courthouse Rock looms over the trail below.
Dec 31, 2016 near Stanton, KY
Indian Arch poses for a dramatic photo along the Sheltowee Trace.
Jan 18, 2017 near Frenchburg, KY
Chimney Top greets visitors from across the Sheltowee Trace on the Red River.
Jan 18, 2017 near Frenchburg, KY
Sunset Off Jailhouse Ridge
Nov 6, 2017 near Stanton, KY