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Princess Arch Trail #233

Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
 3.9 (14)
  1. Areas
  2. KY
  3. …Southeastern Kentucky
  4. …Daniel Boone National Forest
  5. Red River Gorge
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“An out and back trail past a nice arch to an incredible overlook. ”

Chris Chaney
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Point to Point

1,205' 367 m

High

1,135' 346 m

Low

0' 0 m

Up

70' 21 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

6%

Max Grade (3°)

Dogs Unknown

Features Fall Colors · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Description

The Princess Arch Trail originates from the trailhead for Chimney Top Trail #235. It would make sense to combine the two for a longer hike.

The notable arch is found midway along the trail while you can continue to a nice exposed overlook at the end of the short ridge.

Flora & Fauna

Stinging and biting insects will be about in summer as well as the rare copperhead or even rarer rattlesnake.

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - Daniel Boone National Forest Office

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Trail Ratings

  3.9 from 14 votes

#10

in Red River Gorge

#8779

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  3.9 from 14 votes
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Trail Rankings

#10

in Red River Gorge

#91

in Kentucky

#8,779

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Photos

Looking out across the valley under Princess Arch
Dec 4, 2017 near Frenchburg, KY
Enjoy the cliff views from under Princess Arch
Nov 6, 2017 near Frenchburg, KY
Top of Princess Arch
Apr 14, 2018 near Frenchburg, KY

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All Clear 41 days ago
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Jul 6, 2024
Anonymous
May 5, 2023
Cm Schnet
Oct 11, 2022
Chelsea Frederick
Walked with Aunt Kris, Uncle Brian, Jake, and Kellen 0.3mi
Mar 15, 2022
Lee Marbach
0.7mi — 0h 21m
Jun 17, 2021
Jack Lichwa
Jun 17, 2021
Mychajlo Johnson
Simple, fun trail. 0.6mi — 0h 45m
Oct 22, 2020
Chris W
Continue past the arch for a great view - but be careful on the tricky terrain
Jul 23, 2020
Rebecca C

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