Brandon Cook
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07/17/2017
The Auxier Ridge can be hiked in many ways. The traditional route (yellow) starts at Auxier Ridge, follows the Auxier Branch, and finishes with the Double Arch Trail. You can also complete the loop via the Courthouse Rock Trail, a popular option.
Brandon Cook
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07/17/2017
Trailhead signs urge hikers to wipe their feet before starting the trail.
Brandon Cook
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07/17/2017
A small creek flows through the bottom of the Red River Gorge.
Brandon Cook
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07/17/2017
Large, fallen trees blocking the Auxier Ridge Trail.
Brandon Cook
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07/17/2017
Smoke rising out of the gorge in the early morning hours.
Brandon Cook
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07/17/2017
Sections of the trail traverse along the rocky ridgeline of the gorge.
Brandon Cook
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07/17/2017
Courthouse Rock seen from the trail.
Brandon Cook
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07/17/2017
Beautiful views of the gorge seen from along the trail.
Brandon Cook
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07/17/2017
This crevice leads up to Courthouse Rock; some hikers make the challenging scramble up to the top.
Brandon Cook
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07/17/2017
The well-maintained dirt trail gives way to hiking across slabs of rock at the top of the gorge.
Brandon Cook
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07/17/2017
Delicate rock formations scattered throughout the Red River Gorge.
Brandon Cook
Photo Date: 
07/17/2017
The beautiful Double Arch is a worthy side-trail to explore along the Auxier Ridge Trail.