The Best Camping in Stanton

This can be done as a quick hike, or as an overnighter so you can catch both sunset and sunrise.  Park at the Auxier Ridge Trailhead and take the Auxier Ridge Trail (#204).  Do NOT take the branch on the left for the Courthouse Rock Trail (#202), which you will see after about 1 mile.  In about 2...

Double Arch, Courthouse Rock and Auxier Ridge Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Slade, Kentucky.

Courthouse Rock and Double Arch via Auxier Ridge Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Stanton, Kentucky.

Starting at the Bison Way Trailhead #210. You'll take this until you come to the intersection of the Sheltowee Trace Trail #100. Go left. You're going to turn right on the unmarked trail just past the sign that says stay on trail. This is quite the incline. Keeping going until you get to the base...

The Red River Gorge is known for the best rock climbing in the east. A man named Miguel opened a pizzeria in the gorge, and soon began letting climbers camp behind the restaurant for a mere $2/night. Today, the tradition has continued, and dozens of climbers call Miguel's Pizza their climbing hom...

Red River Gorge Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Stanton, Kentucky.

Martin's Fork to Sheltowee Suspension Bridge is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Stanton, Kentucky.

Pinch Em Tight to Hanson's Point is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Slade, Kentucky.

Pinch Em Tight, Rough Trail, and Rush Ridge Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Slade, Kentucky.

Red River Gorge East Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Frenchburg, Kentucky.

Gray's Arch via Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Pine Ridge, Kentucky.

Silvermine Arch Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Pine Ridge, Kentucky.

Start out on Koomer Ridge Trail to see Hidden Arch. You will then head into the Right Fork Chimney Top Creek watershed, where you'll spend the night. The next day, hike along Buck Ridge to Sheltowee Trace Trail. Gray's Arch is located off of this trail. After stopping at the arch, rejoin Sheltowe...

Indian Staircase to Cloudsplitter is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Campton, Kentucky.

Bison Way, Indian Staircase, Sheltowee, Rough and Swift Camp Creek Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Frenchburg, Kentucky.

Copperas Falls is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Campton, Kentucky.