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  3. …Southeastern Kentucky
  4. Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area
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22.1

Miles

35.6

KM

Point to Point

1,575' 480 m

High

876' 267 m

Low

2,951' 899 m

Up

3,242' 988 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

26%

Max Grade (15°)

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Hiking Project Staff with improvements by Jeff P.
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  3.0 from 3 votes

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in Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area

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Trail just across bridge at Blue Heron Mining Camp
Aug 12, 2018 near Stearns, KY
View of Blue Heron Mining Camp from Catawba Overlook
Aug 12, 2018 near Stearns, KY

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Aug 11, 2018
Jeff P.
Walked out and back, Blue Heron Mining Camp to Big Spring Falls. 7mi — 5h 00m

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