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Double Arch, Courthouse Rock, Haystack Rock and Auxier Ridge Loop
From the Auxier Ridge trailhead, the loop first slips into forest on the Double Arch side, passing sandstone walls, hemlocks and magnolias before reaching the broad overlook beneath Double Arch, with views opening toward the rock country of Red River Gorge.
The route then links through Auxier Branch, where wooded canyon scenery, ferns, poplars, beech trees and cliff bases lead toward the striking mass of Courthouse Rock.
The return follows the exposed crest of Auxier Ridge, revealing Haystack Rock, Courthouse Rock, Double Arch and wider gorge panoramas in succession before the trail rolls back through open sandstone ledges and forest to the trailhead.
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- Distance: 9.9 Km
- Elevation gain: 287 m
- Maximum elevation: 395 m
- Elevation loss: 292 m
- Minimum elevation: 260 m
- Moving time: 2 h 39 m
- Moving speed: 3.7 Km/h
- Maximum speed: 8.0 Km/h
- Total time: 2 h 58 m
- Global speed: 3.3 Km/h
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- Distance: 9.9 Km
- Elevation gain: 287 m
- Maximum elevation: 395 m
- Elevation loss: 292 m
- Minimum elevation: 260 m
- Moving time: 2 h 39 m
- Moving speed: 3.7 Km/h
- Maximum speed: 8.0 Km/h
- Total time: 2 h 58 m
- Global speed: 3.3 Km/h
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Name: Double Arch, Courthouse Rock, Haystack Rock and Auxier Ridge Loop trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track
Start: Double Arch Trail #201, Powell County, Kentucky, 40376, United States (37.82005 -83.68262)
Coordinates: 37.81955 -83.69057 37.84203 -83.67579
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