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Awesome reports! Thanks, guys. I'm still basking in the after-glow of that trip. We really need to do that again. I'm still working on the video, but it may be a little while yet. I just...

I'm back, daughter's school project done, now to unpack and air everything out. Doctari and krugd, it was really great to hike with you both again. I feel refreshed--nothing like a little woods...

Yeah, but I'm betting neither of us beat Gary...:D

I've heard from Rigidpsycho and Medicine Man, neither of them can make it. Haven't heard from the others who posted on this thread, but I'm...

I'm already packed! :boggle:

Sorry about that, Chris. Maybe next time.

Don't forget to PM me your cell phone if you are coming, so if you're late or if our plans change we know who is planning to be there and we can then contact you. I'll send out a list later this...

Sorry you can't make it this year. The gorge will still be there next year, though. :)

That's where I thought it was, so extrapolated to the nearest ridge/spurs. I've seen the trail, but never hiked it. Thanks for verifying!



It's a big, open rock area that makes for an awesome...

Looks like it's warming up in the forecast: http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/Slade+KY+USKY1339

Definitely would try to work something out. I am going to work fewer weekends next year. I'll be poorer, but free-er. :D

I've attached a trail topo map that covers our most likely loop, highlighted in yellow. JPG or PDF, take your pick. :cool: I've also pointed out some areas there: Hemlock Lodge is just off the...

OK. I was thinking it might be a nice side-hike to check out Whittleton Arch that morning, as I've never been there. If you want to go, too, you might want to meet us at the intersection or camp...

OK, so you are planning to meet us at Hemlock lodge on Friday at 10:00 am, then, right?

Here's a link to a map (I hope) from exit 33 on the Mountain Parkway to Hemlock Lodge, where we'll meet. If you can't see it, let me know.

Driving directions here:...

We may be passing by Gray's Arch Trailhead some time on Saturday afternoon--Doctari has to leave then. Not sure when or if we will be there, though. PM me your cell phone and I can try to call you...

Sorry to miss you yet again, Chris. We'll get together yet! :)

Doctari: in post #27 above, I meant to say we could pick you up on FRIDAY, not SATURDAY. It's been corrected now. Sorry, brain...

CELL PHONES: There is usually a strong enough signal from most ridge-tops in the Gorge, though it can be very spotty especially in the valleys. However, it might be nice to have a list of cell...

Unless there are any serious objections, Gary, I think #6 as I laid it out above will be our plan. If you do decide to hike to the Lodge let me know (actually, let me know either way) so I know...

OK, that sounds like the winner, then. Let's meet at Hemlock Lodge parking lot in Natural Bridge State Park on Friday morning, say at 10:00? I was thinking, Gary, that since you need to leave...

I also think Auxier is a bit small for two days, Don, but I wasn't sure how "non-strenuous" you wanted. I think it would be nice to explore Courthouse and Haystack Rocks, and Double Arch is...

So where would you all like to hike? Auxier Ridge/Double Arch is sounding better to me all the time, but would be happy going wherever the majority would prefer. After we decide, I'll scan a map...

OK, let's decide on a route, then the meeting place/parking area will be more obvious.

Don would like a less-strenuous hike. Gary will do almost anything, but will do absolutely anything for...

Love to have you if you can make it!



We have to figure out where we are meeting first! :lol:

Stay tuned....;) ACTUALLY....see post #27 and #38 in this thread!

Whoo-hoo! Glad to hear you can make it, Don!

Autograph rock...I wonder if Gary means what I call Initial Rock, which is a big, bald rock on the Rough Trail between Pinch-em-tight trail and...

@ rngn: Shoot, around here they call me a "Westerner." :lol:

Besides, I'm pretty sure that, at least on certain weekends in the Gorge, there are far more people there from Ohio than from...

Heh, I knew you would vote for that one, Gary! : lol:

Don, I sure hope you can go. :)

Personally, I'd prefer backpacking, multiple sites. There are lots of options for this, as you know. We could hike the Rough trail out and back, Swift Camp Creek out and back, Sheltowee Trace, lots...

The last several years, I've had to work on Black Friday and Saturday, so I haven't been able to go to the usual RRG hang on that weekend. This year, I have the weekend off, but I haven't seen...