Mount Vernon, Kentucky
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Top Hiking Spots in and near Mount Vernon
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Slade, Kentucky
Hike the Indian Staircase Loop and Cloudsplitter
5.010 miStarting at the Bison Way Trailhead #210. You'll take this until you come to the intersection of the Sheltowee Trace Trail #100. Go left. You're going to turn right on the unmarked trail just past the sign that says stay on trail. This is quite the incline. Keeping going until you get to the base...Read more -
Stanton, Kentucky
Hike to Courthouse Rock and Double Arch
5.06.1 miStart at the trailhead located just past the Gray's Arch picnic area. Follow Auxier Ridge Trail #204 (white diamonds). You will pass a trail junction at 0.9 miles, but continue on Auxier Ridge. At the following fork in the trail keep right.Along the trail, you will catch views from the ridge of R...Read more -
Stanton, Kentucky
Hike the Auxier Ridge Trail, KY
5.04 mi / 1300 ft gainThis can be done as a quick hike, or as an overnighter so you can catch both sunset and sunrise. Park at the Auxier Ridge Trailhead and take the Auxier Ridge Trail (#204). Do NOT take the branch on the left for the Courthouse Rock Trail (#202), which you will see after about 1 mile. In about 2...Read more -
Stanton, Kentucky
Hike to Gray's Arch
5.03.3 miThe trail approaches the arch through a ravine, passing by cliffs, dense forest, and a stream (Kings Branch) en route.Read more
