| Red River Gorge Geological Area | |
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Feature:
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Auxier Ridge Trail #204 |
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Access:
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Begin - Auxier Ridge Trail Parking Area. End - Courthouse Rock Trail #202 |
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Park:
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Slade Exit 33. Access the parking area from Tunnel Ridge Road. If you don't know where Tunnel Ridge Road is then buy a map. |
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Hike:
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2.17 miles to Courthouse Rock. There are many features around to be seen from Auxier Ridge Trail. The most interesting are likely to be: Haystack Rock, Ravens Rock, Schoolhouse Bridge, Red River and Double Arch. |
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Difficulty:
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Easy/Medium |
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Scenery:
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Arches - High. Area - High. |
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Notes:
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This is a great first trail for anyone. Loop this with Courthouse Rock Trail and Auxier Branch Trail, or add Double Arch Trail for an awesome day of hiking. Bring yourself a lunch snack and take time at one of many vistas or valleys along the way. |
| Return to Arches | |
| Photo Credit: P. Jones, Auxier Ridge Trail - May 2008 |