Slade Natural Bridge

Submitted by jamiesonhatt on Thu, 04/04/2024 - 05:19pm
Description

It has taken nature millions of years to form the natural sandstone arch from which this park takes its name. Located adjacent to the Daniel Boone National Forest, near the Red River Gorge Geological Area, the bridge spans 78 feet and is 65 feet high. At Natural Bridge, each season has a unique charm. Hikers are drawn to this rugged, scenic area of high stone cliffs and stone arches, but tenderfoots can also enjoy the scenic, ridge-top views from the parks sky lift. Hemlock Lodge is nestled in the mountainside, overlooking a pool complex and Hoedown Island.

The Full Castle

Submitted by Quinton Gill on Thu, 04/04/2024 - 05:07pm
Description

The idea i had for this route was to go up and down every side of Castle hill covering all major trails in a counterclockwise direction and 5 ascents of the mountain.

The route starts at the base sign of the "West Ridge Track"

- you follow that track to the road and take the road up to the top carpark go around the carpark and back down the same route to the base

- from the bottom of west ridge track you head along the base of the mountain to link up to "ironbark track"

- take ironbark to the road and the road to the parking lot and back down ironbark.