Natural Bridge State Park Ky.
PROS:
Spectacular views of the forest. Fat Man’s Squeeze. Devils Gulch. The Brige itself.
CONS:
Steep inclines. Must Be off trail by dark. Large crowds.
REGION Slade Ky.
CONGESTION:
High
PETS ALLOWED:
Yes. Must be Leashed.
NUMBER OF DAYS:
1
HIGHEST POINT:
N/A
YEAR ROUND:
Yes
PARKING PASS:
None
PERMIT REQUIRED:
No
PREFERABLE SEASON(S):
Spring, Summer, Fall
TOTAL DISTANCE:
0.5 mi (0.80 km) out and back but there is a network of trails and things to see once you get up to the bridge making the trek as long or as short as you want it to be. Plan on spending the whole day wondering around seeing all the sights.
TOTAL ELEVATION GAIN:
320 ft (97.53 m)
TRAIL TYPE:
Connects to other trails to make a loop.
TRAILHEAD ELEVATION: N/A ft (N/A)
TYPICALLY MULTI-DAY:
No. Must be off trail by dark.
HIKE DESCRIPTION
Natural Bridge + Low Gap Trail
When we went, we took the Low Gap trail, which starts at the sky lift parking area and climbs the hill to two wooden footbridges. Once past the second footbridge, the trail makes a switchback and continues to climb to a natural gap in the limestone. From here, the trail follows an old logging road and connects to the Rock Garden Trail. At this junction, hikers can go left to the Hemlock Lodge or right to the Natural Bridge. Many visitors that take a one way trip on the sky lift will use Rock Garden Trail (in part) and Low Gap Trail for a 1.25 mile hike which is the shortest route connecting the Natural Bridge to the sky lift parking area. Elevation change of 320 feet.
Location
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