HIKING

Kentucky is full of beautiful terrain, hidden arches, spectacular views and prehistoric history. Exploring is in our nature and getting to traverse the land by foot like Daniel Boone did is the best way get to know it’s spirit. While the list below is short, the options are endless. Let us introduce you to our favorite hikes, and then hopefully you can do a little exploring yourself.

HIKING REMIDERS: GO AT YOUR OWN PACE. STAY HYDRATED. DON’T HIKE ALONE. DON’T GO OFF TRAIL. LEAVE NOTHING BUT FOOTPRINTS. BRING A WATCH AND A MAP TO KEEP PACE. BRING A SNACK. KEEP WATCH OVER CHILDREN, THE ELDERLY, AND PETS. A HIKING STICK IS ALWAYS A GREAT IDEA. BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR WILDLIFE AND WATCH YOUR STEP FOR CRITTERS.

CAMP NORWOOD

Our favorite thing to do with the property at Camp Norwood is to create trails. Our second favorite thing to do is to hike them! The trails in green are yet to be completed, but we’re averaging about a trail a year so we have high hopes to hike em all. We also look forward to creating multiple “hike-in” campsites throughout. We hope to share a trail with you one day.

RED RIVER GORGE

There are over 67 trails and over 50 waterfalls in the Red River Gorge area (not including the secret trails created by the locals for rock climbing). Our favorite trails are the Sky Bridge Loop, Princess Arch, Angel Windows and Chimney Top Rock. Be sure to check out the Nada Tunnel and Miguel’s while you’re there

CUMBERLAND FALLS

Home of the “MOONBOW” , a rare and beautiful rainbow made from the water droplets of the waterfall combined with the glow of the moon, Cumberland Falls is worth the trip. Check for local dates for moonbow viewing times. At 68 feet tall and 125 feet wide, the falls are considered the “niagara of the south” and the trail that loops around lets you get to know the falls at every angle.

BIG BONE LICK

At one time were 10 of thousands of bison or American Buffalo roaming around Kentucky. There’s a town named Stamping Ground named for the great mammals migration. Also there’s a reason why the bourbon is named Buffalo Trace. Big Bone Lick is considered the birthplace of American Paleontology because at this historic site, the remains of mulitple mammoths, gigantic sloths and more than 2000 fossils were found. There’s a pretty easy trail that take you back into a prehistoric time with recreated life-size bones and statues. Our favorite trail is the Bison Overlook trail where you are almost guarateed to witness these peaceful creatures roaming the country side.