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Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area

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Gems in Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area - 1

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gem Favorite Crack in the Rock

Crack in the Rock

(3) Stearns, KY

Recommended Routes in Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area - 4

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Favorite Yahoo Falls cascades over the trail tucked into the shelter of the cave.
Intermediate Intermediate

Yahoo Falls Loop

1.1 mi 1.7 km 176' Up 53.5 m Up 176' Down 53.51 m Down

Whitley…, KY
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Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area Hiking

  • 62 Miles 100 Kilometers of Trail
  • 4 Recommended Routes
  • 1 Gem Gems
  • 7 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 18 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 5 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Trails in Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area - 26

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11.7 mi 18.9 km #1Sheltowee Trace NRT: Section 36
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Stearns, KY
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Stearns, KY
3.4 mi 5.5 km #2Sheltowee Trace NRT: Section 35
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Whitley City, KY
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Whitley City, KY
0.4 mi 0.7 km #3Cliffside Loop Trail
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Whitley City, KY
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Whitley City, KY
6.4 mi 10.3 km #4Blue Heron Loop Trail
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Stearns, KY
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Stearns, KY
2.2 mi 3.5 km #5Topside Loop Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Whitley City, KY
Intermediate Intermediate
Whitley City, KY
8.2 mi 13.2 km #6Sheltowee Trace NRT: Section 33
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Whitley City, KY
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Whitley City, KY
2.5 mi 4.0 km #7Sheltowee Trace NRT: Section 32
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Whitley City, KY
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Whitley City, KY
0.5 mi 0.7 km #8Split Bow Arch Trail
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Pine Knot, KY
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Pine Knot, KY
22.1 mi 35.6 km #9Kentucky Trail (Segment)
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Stearns, KY
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Stearns, KY
0.3 mi 0.5 km #10Bear Creek Overlook Trail
Easy Easy
Pine Knot, KY
Easy Easy
Pine Knot, KY

Photos of Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area - 38

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Enjoy fantastic scenery along the trail.
Feb 21, 2017 near Whitley…, KY
The South Fork of the Cumberland River meanders peacefully alongside the trail.
Feb 21, 2017 near Whitley…, KY
Yahoo Falls cascades over the trail tucked into the shelter of the cave.
Mar 12, 2017 near Whitley…, KY
Yahoo Falls pours over the edge in Big South Fork NRA.
Mar 22, 2017 near Whitley…, KY
It amazes me how nature finds a way to thrive. Check out the trees growing out of this huge rock.
Apr 21, 2018 near Whitley…, KY
View from bridge at Blue Heron Mining Camp
Aug 12, 2018 near Stearns, KY
View of the river towards the end of the hike.
Oct 31, 2018 near Stearns, KY
Spectacular view from one of the overlooks.
Oct 31, 2018 near Stearns, KY
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