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Auxier Ridge Trailhead Parking Area

May 16, 2008

  Red River Gorge Geological Area
Feature:
Auxier Ridge Trail #204
Access:
Begin - Auxier Ridge Trail Parking Area.    End - Courthouse Rock Trail #202
Park:
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.
Hike:
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.
Difficulty:
Easy/Medium
Scenery:
Arches - High.     Area - High.
Notes:
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

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