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October 17, 2020

Auxier Ridge Sunrise Overlook #1

October 17, 2020/ Michael Harr
Auxier Ridge Sunrise Overlook #1

If you’re ever short on time getting out to sunrise at Auxier, this is the spot! While my time-lapse wasn’t great, in real life, it was a glorious morning:-) This quick one was perfect before hitting the road to Pine Mountain.

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October 17, 2020/ Michael Harr/ 1 Comment
hikes, kentucky, powell county, red river gorge, vista
auxier ridge
June 14, 2019

Sunset on Auxier Ridge

June 14, 2019/ Michael Harr
Sunset on Auxier Ridge

This is the quintessential sunset hike at Red River Gorge. It’s a short 1.8 miles to a spectacular panoramic vista facing west toward Double Arch overlooking the gorge below. We’ve done this hike many times at this point, but on this evening, high clouds persisted, but still delivered a beautiful show.

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June 14, 2019/ Michael Harr/
hikes, kentucky
auxier ridge, sunset, red river gorge
October 14, 2017

Double Arch

October 14, 2017/ Michael Harr
Double Arch

The hike to Double Arch is largely on old Forest Service road with a brief descent to the forest floor before climbing to excellent views inside and above the arches.

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October 14, 2017/ Michael Harr/ Comment
hikes
red river gorge, double arch, auxier ridge
October 08, 2016

Auxier Ridge Trail

October 08, 2016/ Michael Harr
Auxier Ridge Trail

Auxier Ridge is one of the most popular hikes in Red River Gorge thanks to its phenomenal views and easy access. This is the short hike - though longer options exist.

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October 08, 2016/ Michael Harr/ Comment
hikes
auxier ridge, courthouse rock, red river gorge
June 17, 2016

Sunset on Auxier Ridge

June 17, 2016/ Michael Harr
Sunset on Auxier Ridge

Of all the hikes I’ve done, this is among the most memorable. It was our first sunset on Auxier Ridge, and we got super lucky with the clouds. Having been overcast for nearly the entire day, the sun broke below the clouds and above the next ridgeline - providing a spectacular sunset!

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June 17, 2016/ Michael Harr/
hikes, kentucky
auxier ridge, red river gorge
August 01, 2015

Auxier Ridge - Double Arch Loop

August 01, 2015/ Michael Harr
Auxier Ridge - Double Arch Loop

This hike has the biggest views in Red River Gorge. In a word, it’s spectacular. The loop will take you along two ridgelines where you’ll see where you’re going and where you’ve been. In the Fall, this is the place to be.

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August 01, 2015/ Michael Harr/
hikes, kentucky, arch, powell county, red river gorge
auxier ridge, double arch, auxier branch, courthouse rock, haystack rock
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