Gray's Arch Red River Gorge Geological Area Daniel Boone National Forest Kentucky Photo captured after 18 inches of snow fell on The Red. To me Grey's Arch is Kentucky's most scenic arch and this perspective here is the reason why as a trail of boulders lead up to it's base. An observation on this visit, I noticed that the sandstone above was illuminated by the light reflecting off the snow below, revealing colors in the recess and cliff I'd never seen before. I've been on the fence whether hiking in 18 inches of snow for a round trip of 5 miles was worth the trip, but the more I think about it the more I think it was. There was bit of physical pain and suffering endured after Chris and I left the arch thanks to all the snow we fought trying to get there. I doubt I'll ever attempt another hike in conditions like that ever again, but I'm glad to say that I visited one of Kentucky's most beautiful natural features after a major snow event where it had been unspoiled the presence of man.
Hollow Rock Arch AKA: KY 23 Arch Daniel Boone National Forest Whitley County Kentucky
Huling Arch Big South Fork National River And Recreation Area McCreary County Kentucky t's always exciting to visit a new arch and myself and good friend Chris Morris visited Huling Arch in the very southern section of McCreary County. Located in the Big South Fork National River And Recreation Area the drive to this arch required us to drive 20 miles into Tennessee and then back up into Kentucky on back roads. Though not far from the road it required us following an old roadbed which passed by the long gone remains of an old homestead where we began a bushwhack through the forest. As we made our way to the arch is was quite evident that we weren't alone when we came across a fresh pile of bear dung and a flattened area where it had been sleeping among a carpet of acorns. Then we passed a large piece of formed copper that we guessed was from an old moonshine still. Shortly after we made a steep decent in a break in a cliff line and followed below the base of the cliff to the base of the arch. At 40 ft across by 17 ft tall it was impressive sight and it was quite evident not many folks had been to this place. As we photographed the arch Chris's dog Oakley began sniffing the air intensely and proceeded to get very agitated. Apparently our bear friend was very close, but we weren't too concerned and we finished up and made our way back to the car.
