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Rock Bridge Trail #207

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 4.7 (26)
  1. Areas
  2. KY
  3. …Southeastern Kentucky
  4. …Daniel Boone National Forest
  5. Red River Gorge
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“Rock Bridge Trail is family friendly, but has an air of remoteness and solitude. ”

Chris Chaney
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1.3

Miles

2.1

KM

Point to Point

1,207' 368 m

High

999' 305 m

Low

242' 74 m

Up

206' 63 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

18%

Max Grade (10°)

Dogs Off-leash

Features Birding · Fall Colors · River/Creek · Views · Waterfall · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Family Friendly Get away from the crowds without being too far off the beaten path, or by having to travel too far...!

This is the border of the Clifty Wilderness area. Wilderness restrictions apply in some places along this trail.

Description

Rock Bridge Trail is a popular loop in the Red River Gorge area. This loop is used to access Swift Camp Creek Trail #219 and provides access into the Clifty Wilderness via that trail.

Features along Rock Bridge Trail include Creation Falls, Swift Camp Creek, and the stunning Rock Bridge. Rock Bridge is one of only a rare few natural arches with over flowing water in the area.

This loop alone is relatively short, but it is an important connection for the Swift Camp Creek Trail #219 and the Turtleback Arch loop. It begins and ends at a well developed picnic area. The trail itself is paved with rough asphalt and has stairs in the steep sections. There is a nice viewing overlook for Creation Falls, and the trail is fairly well marked making this a nice, family friendly hike.

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Land Manager: USFS - Daniel Boone National Forest Office

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  4.7 from 26 votes

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Rock Bridge from Rock Bridge Trail #207
Jul 14, 2015 near Campton, KY
Autumn along Swift Camp Creek Trail
Jul 14, 2015 near Campton, KY
Rock Bridge Trail #207
Jul 14, 2015 near Campton, KY

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Jul 6, 2024
Anonymous
Oct 21, 2023
Christine Price
Easy Trail watch for elevations. 1.3mi
Oct 1, 2023
Morgan Jackson
Went the wrong way, just a couple extra steps! 2.2mi
Oct 5, 2022
Mona Martin
Last hike of the week. 1.3mi
May 21, 2022
Private User
Apr 15, 2022
Peyton Schumacher
Mar 27, 2022
Joy Anderson
1.3mi
Mar 27, 2022
Katherine Ormsby

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