Well today I met up with a bunch of folks who frequent the
Kentucky Wilderness website for a hike to the famed Red Byrd Arch. Red Byrd is reputed to be one of the most difficult large arches in the
Red River Gorge to find. I know I would not have been able to find it without the help of my new friends. We met at the rest area in Slade at 8 am and drove to the trailhead together. We started hiking on some old logging roads that have been slowly reclaimed by the wilderness. It was a fun hike; not too strenuous. We made it to the arch by about noon.
It was quite impressive.
After about a half an hour of poking around (there was a random frying pan at the arch)
and snacking, we headed back to the vehicles. It was nice to meet some new people with similar interests. I hope to meet up with some of them soon for some more adventure!
Glad you have found some "like minded" friends in Kensucky.
ReplyDeleteIt was a pleasure to meet Eric, as well as the other "like minded" people on this adventure. For those who don't like Kentucky, keep on wandering.
ReplyDeleteKentucky Pride - Whoa!!
ReplyDeleteSome friends and I just attempted this hike from the trail head mentioned on this site http://toredrivergorge.com/top-10-day-hikes/red-byrd-arch-area/red-byrd-arch-2-5-miles-unmarked/, but were not able to find it. Any tips?
ReplyDeleteIt's been a long time since I've been there and others led the way, so I don't have any tips unfortunately.
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