Indian Staircase Trail

Pine Ridge, Kentucky

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Distance

3.02 miles

Elevation Gain

787 ft

Route Type

Loop

Description

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Indian Staircase Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Pine Ridge, Kentucky.

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Features

Rock Climbing

Backpacking

Hiking

Dog Friendly

Forest

Scenic

Wildflowers

Wildlife

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