Other Outing

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Chimney Rock Trail - Red River Gorge

Here is a very easy trail for people of all ages.  This trail is 80 to 95% accessible by (manual) wheelchair as well as electric scooter.  If you have a very strong company, he or she can push you all the way to the Chimney Top Overlook area. 

Trail:   Very easy; Trail #235

Distance:  0.3 miles or ~ 500 meters.  (From the trailhead to the Chimney Top Overlook.)
Time required for walking:  30 minutes for healthy person, less than 60 minutes for all others
View:  Excellent
Bonus:  Princess Arch and Little Princess Arch trails can be combined easily
Others:  Great for wildflowers in spring and many rhodedendron and mountain laurel with easy hiking.  There are only 2 picnic tables in the parking area and one is not accessible.  Hope able body people will use the picnic table adjacent to the bathroom. 

For more information, contact USDF office in Winchester, KY  (859) 745- 3100