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Auxier Ridge Trailhead
4.9 ★★★★★ 534 Google reviews · Running trail in Stanton, Kentucky · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- 25 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Auxier Ridge Trailhead's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Hiking loop trail on a ridge system featuring rock formations such as Double Arch.
What runners say about Auxier Ridge Trailhead
“This is a really fun day hike, with great views and plenty of spots to rest along the way.”
This is a really fun day hike, with great views and plenty of spots to rest along the way. I highly recommend doing Double Arch, then head to Court House Rock, and finish with the views on Auxier Ridge.
Super rewarding trail if you are willing to commit to the miles and hours. You will experience diverse forest and desert feeling areas. Spend special time exploring the two or three features around and take in the views.
Auxier Ridge TH is at the terminus of Tunnel Ridge Rd in the RRG. Three amazing trails can be found: Double Arch Tr, Courthouse Rock Trail, and Auxier Ridge Tr. All are 2.25 miles one way or less.
This trail is MAGICAL! Because of it's height & orientation it has some of the best views of the gorge & really gives you a sense of it's vastness. If you add in Double Arch, Courthouse Rock & Star Gap Arch it's like getting a Red River Gorge sampler! I highly recommend it for a first-timer.
Trail conditions & character
“Because of it's height & orientation it has some of the best views of the gorge & really gives you a sense of it's vastness.”
“For the hike back to the parking lot, we took the valley route - the Courthouse Trail - this one should be considered moderate to strenuous.”
“If you start in the Auxier Ridge parking section you will head left of the main trail head, and travel clockwise around the loop.”
“The trail head is right off a free parking lot and the road to the trailhead does most of the incline for you.”
“Auxier Ridge to Courthouse Rock and back is about 9.5 miles when we did it since we went down the stairs at Courthouse Rock.”
Plan your run at Auxier Ridge Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- Loop distance25 mi back to where you parked. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitefs.usda.gov
- Phone(855) 296-9078
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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