This 4.2 mile hike was a fun personal challenge with great scenery along the way.
Category: Hiking
20 Great Hikes in the Big South Fork Region
A list of some great, short hikes in and around the Big South Fork and my hometown of Monticello, KY.
Social Distancing in the Great Smoky Mountains
Recap of an excellent few days of hiking and social distancing in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park!
Big South Fork’s Devil’s Jump Rapids Hike
A short, scenic hike to a close-up view of a class IV rapid on the Big South Fork.
Big South Fork’s “Cracks in the Rocks”
Steep, short hike through a crack in the rock cliff near Blue Heron mining camp.
Long Weekend to Shenandoah National Park
A weekend road trip featuring the beautiful mountain views of Skyline Drive.
Big South Fork’s Princess Falls
A great, easy hike to a beautiful waterfall.
Big South Fork’s Split Bow Arch
An easy, short hike to an impressive arch in a lightly-trafficked part of the park.
Big South Fork’s Yahoo Falls
A short and scenic hike in McCreary County to Kentucky’s tallest waterfall.
Big South Fork’s Twin Arches
Sightseeing close to home with a hike to the incredible Twin Arches in the Big South Fork NRRA.