Indian Staircase Red River Gorge
Indian staircase from slade exit 33 you will turn left onto 402 w.
Indian staircase red river gorge. Climb a staircase allegedly etched into stone by native americans years agoif thats not enough keep going and make your way to cloudsplitter for a real thrill. You will now be on 715 e. Located about 45 minutes southeast of lexington kentucky and an easy two to two and a half hour drive from cincinnati ohio red river gorge is a popular hiking and. The hike to indian staircase and then to cloudsplitter is quite the adventure.
A thousand years ago the adena gouged foot and hand holds in what looks to be a huge rounded boulder face. Indian staircase and indian arch loop 35 miles unmarked indian staircase from across the valley. You also backcountry camp in many areas along the trails as we did. I show where to start which was to turn and some scenic stuff along the way.
The unofficially named indian staircase in the red river gorge has become a popular place of both intrigue and misconception. Indian staircase is not an official trail so there will be no signs. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. See printable directions here.
Indian staircase is a steep sandstone cliffside with carved footholds that climbs 200 feet on the exposed rock face. An overview of the unmarked indian staircase hike in red river gorge kentucky. Follow 402 until you see signs for the red river gorge you will turn right onto 77 e. Catfish and i didnt originally intend to climb it but we had time to check it.
View of indian staircase from across the valley. This is one of my favorite hikes in the red river gorge area but it must come with a warning. The lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer my god my rock in whom i take refuge my shield and the horn of my salvation my stronghold. Indian staircase is one of the more magical places in the gorge.
The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year round. This hike can be very dangerous and possibly deadly. View of indian staircase from across the valley. Cloudsplitter is a definite adventure.
Located about 45 minutes southeast of lexington kentucky and an easy two to two and a half hour drive from cincinnati ohio red river gorge is a popular hiking and rock climbing destination in the western foothills of the appalachian mountains.