Red River Gorge Adventure
Good Evening Hikers, Backpackers and Adventurers! With the up and coming holiday, some people may have some extended time off. This is a great time to head out to Red River Gorge and enjoy a beautiful weekend in the wilderness!
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The Red River Gorge is a unique, scenic natural area with spectacular rock features, including sandstone arches and towering cliffs. Outdoor enthusiasts come to the gorge year-round to enjoy hiking, camping, canoeing, wildlife viewing and other recreation opportunities.
The Red River Gorge is designated a Geological Area, National Natural Landmark and National Archaeological District and placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
We will be visiting three (3) off-trail locations that are not well known in the area and require rock scrambling and technical hiking. Indian Staircase and Cloudsplitter will be on Day 1 for the day-hikers and Hanson’s Point will be the final destination for backpackers. Please note that these areas are less travelled in the park and required a degree of knowledge when hiking. Please pay close attention to hike leads and be prepared to use extra caution.
Official Map Download
Official Red River Gorge Map
Planned Track of the event
Here are the ratings for each day:
Day 1, ~9.5 miles, MHC Rating 12.02 (Strenuous)
Day 2, ~3.2 miles, MHC Rating 4.66 (Easy/Moderate)
Day 3, ~7.1 miles, MHC Rating 7.85 (Moderate)
Information about our Rating System
If you want a comparison of difficulty then the GSMNP Mt. LeConte hike is rated a 15.74 (Strenuous)
This adventure is open for all members, including day-hikers and backpackers. This is a fur-baby friendly event, so bring along your pawed pals for this adventure!
THERE ARE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS TRIP IF YOU ARE BACKPACKING or STAYING OVERNIGHT! The fees for overnight are $3/per day or a total of $9. You are required to purchase a 3-day pass from the park and display it on your car. Every car MUST have the pass displayed.
If you are a day-hiker, please check out the day 1 itinerary as the main objectives will be completed during that day-hike and include Indian Staircase and CloudSplitter, two amazing geological landmarks in the park. You have a option to exit the trail via the road or backtracking to return to your cars.
ITINERARY
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SCHEDULE CAN CHANGE AT ANY GIVEN MOMENT. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU STAY IN TOUCH WITH THE LEADER (BUGWHISPERER – JAMES) FOR UP TO THE DATE INFORMATION. THE FACEBOOK PAGE WILL ALSO BE UPDATED AS LONG AS WE HAVE SERVICE!
Night 1 – Friday July 1st, 2016 (Optional)
Leave Knoxville, TN
Arrive Red River Gorge, KY
Camp/Hotel: TBD (BugWhisperer & SnakeStepper)
Water available for this leg
Day 1 – Saturday July 2nd, 2016 – 9:00am
Day 1 Summary: 9.2 Miles – 1,413 feet of elevation gain
Bison Way Trail 210
Destination 1: Unofficial Spur Trail to Indian Staircase
Destination 2: Unofficial Spur Trail to Cloudsplitter
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Cross State Road 715 and River via suspension bridge
DAYHIKERS EXIT HERE AND RETURN VIA ROAD OR BACKTRACK!
Rough Trail 221
Set up camp along Chimney Top Creek
Water available for this leg
Day 2 – Sunday July 3rd, 2016 – 9:00am
Day 2 Summary: 3.2 Miles – 731 feet of elevation gain
Rough Trail 221
Hanson’s Point Spur Trail (unoffcial)
Set up near near Hanson’s Point
NO Water available for this leg, restock at camp before arriving here!!!!
Day 3 – Monday July 4th, 2016 – 9:00am
Day 3 Summary: 5.9 Miles ; 377 feet of elevation gain.
Hanson’s Point Spur Trail (unoffcial)
Rough Trail 221 (short segment towards Sheltowee Tr )
Sheltowee Trace Trail 100
Road Hike along Red River back towards Bison Way parking area.
NO Water for the first half of this leg. Conserve!!!!
Remember this is the Southeast and the weather can change every 7 minutes. Be prepared for cooler nights, thunderstorms, rain, snow, sleet, hail, and icebergs just kidding of course, but be prepared for anything when hiking or backpacking! BRING PLENTY OF WATER. You should have enough food / snacks for 2 nights and 2.5 days.
Maps and directions to the trail-head and waypoints will be posted in the event, so please pay close attention and contact me if you have any questions. Please let me know your intention to join us, so I can plan accordingly. Remember to click the GOING button if you intend to participate
The Ten Essentials (for safety, survival and basic comfort)
1. Navigation – MHC Provided
2. Sun Protection
3. Rain Protection and/or Insulation
4. Illumination
5. First-aid Kit
6. Fire Starter
7. Repair Kit/Tools
8. Nutrition (2 nights, 2.5 days + 1 day extra emergency)
9. Emergency Shelter (bivy, tent, tarp or reflective blanket)
10. Hydration (Lots of water and purification)
MHC group leaders have these and more to provide members, in the case of necessity. Please always be prepared for the worst!
We practice the LEAVE NO TRACE Principles. Please make sure you are fully aware of our club principles when participating in our official events:
1. Plan ahead and prepare!
2. Travel and camp on durable surfaces.
3. Dispose of waste properly.
4. LEAVE WHAT YOU FIND!
5. Minimize campfire impacts.
6. Respect wildlife!
7. Be considerate of other visitors!
If you need any details on the leave no trace principles, please don’t hesitate to contact me directly!