Stanton, Kentucky
Top Spots in and near Stanton
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McKee, Kentucky
Resurgence Cave
4.74 mi / 341 ft gainResurgence Cave in McKee, Kentucky offers a unique hiking trail that is both challenging and rewarding. The trail is of moderate difficulty, requiring sturdy footwear and a good level of fitness. It winds through dense forest, past towering rock formations and along the edge of a clear, fast-flow...Read more -
Berea, Kentucky
Hike the Pinnacles in Berea
4.96.59 mi / 1014 ft gainThis is a trip with multiple sites to visit over the course of a day. Visiting all five would equal around 5 miles, or you can choose to only go to one, as there are some slightly strenuous hills. The most visited is the Main Lookout, and the West Pinnacle offers a little rock climbing. Between ...Read more -
McKee, Kentucky
Explore Flat Lick Falls
5.00.5 miThe hike begins at the parking area, just before the restrooms. Following a short, paved path will bring you to a small overlook of Flat Lick Falls. While this overlook is nice, the real treat comes when you venture to the base of the falls. Look for a small dirt path to the right of the overlook...Read more -
Lancaster, Kentucky
Hike to the Kentucky River Palisades
5.02.4 mi / 500 ft gainThe Tom Dorman State Nature Preserve is maintained by the Nature Conservancy and one of a few preserves in the Kentucky River Palisades ecosystem. The Kentucky River Palisades loop trail leaves from the 8-car parking lot from both directions and follows an old stage coach trail. There are a few ...Read more -
1091-1111 Elklick Road, Kentucky
Hike to Hickory Flats Firetower
5.01.2 mi / 435 ft gainTo find the starting point navigate straight to the marker pin. At the end of the paved road, a gravel road will start. Just a couple hundred feet up the gravel road on the left there is a gate. Park infront of the gate (not in the road). Vehicles are not permitted but the Daniel Boone National F...Read more -
Wilmore, Kentucky
Hike to the Cave at Asbury Trails
4.01 mi / 430 ft gainThe Asbury University trail system is located just south of Wilmore, KY along the lush emerald banks of the Kentucky River. Leisurely looping through the luscious limestone landmasses of the Kentucky bluegrass region, the trails at Asbury offer visitors an opportunity to obtain up-close understan...Read more -
Harrodsburg, Kentucky
Fulling Mill Falls Loop
1.28 mi / 105 ft gainFulling Mill Falls Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Burgin, Kentucky.Read more