#getoutandhike

[pamietniko]

day dreams

Snoqualmie, Washington

[my-canon-and-me-blog]

I'm not a morning person but love shooting sunrises, I find them more difficult than sunsets because you're starting in the dark which makes things more challenging, especially if you don't know the location well.

On this morning I missed sunrise, I needed to leave camp by about 4:45 to get to where I wanted to shoot in time, but I forgot to set my alarm. When I woke to see a beautiful morning glow bathing my tent, my heart sunk, I missed the on opportunity on this trip to capture a sunrise.

[mountainmic]

I heard it’s Black Botanists Week and I want to get in on the action. My name is Mountain Mic and I’m new to being a plant dad (because I don’t want the responsibility of a pet and/or child). I’m a hiker and avid traveler (I own a Hiking+Travel business). Say hey back 🙋🏽‍♂️ ⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #blackplantlove #plantinteractions #bipocinnature #botanizingwhileblack #botany101 #blackbrilliance #idhikethat #blackproud #botany #nature #blackinnature #blackeveryday #diversityoutdoors #ncstateparks #blackhikersweek #togetheroutside #motherafrica #getoutandhike #wehiketoo #blackpower✊🏾 #sweatydirtyhappy #optoutdoors #blackispower #blackgirlshike #hikingwhileblack #botany101 #blackpeoplehike #seekmorewilderness #iloveblackwomen #blackpeoplewhohike https://www.instagram.com/p/CCUyePAJF-y/?igshid=mqe10bwc47ue

[my-canon-and-me-blog]

Deep hues of sunrise at Clingman's Dome in Smokey Mountains National Park.

[outdoorswithjustinf]

Some of the pics I took @kanawhastateforest #wildandwounderfulwv #clearwaterplease #getoutandhike @keen #keenbootsarethebest #itsabigworldgetoutinit #weekendhikes #dayoffwork #putinthemilesin 7 miles 3 hours not bad deff gonna hit #greenbrierrivertrail 78 miles out probably less than 10 days #menthathike #outdoorsman #outdoorlife # https://www.instagram.com/p/CZ5qavCsrkj/?utm_medium=tumblr

[sunnysbestlife]

Do you keep nature wild? ⤵️

If you’ve seen my boating reels you know that I’m pretty passionate about cleaning where I live.

So I was very excited to become a Wild Keeper for @keepnaturewild!

Today is my very first impact day and I was lucky to go hiking with my friends @thisdoodchase and Rado while our humans picked up trash.

They were surprised at how much we found there!

(Apparently a lot of people like to floss their teeth after hiking. Who knew?)

We definitely took pride in making an impact.

Will you help by cleaning where you live? ⤵️

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[Image Description: A small tan dog with floppy ears next to two bags of trash on a bridge and accompanied by her two labradoodle friends.]

[oregonlatte]

#getoutandhike #pnw #salmoncreektrail https://www.instagram.com/p/CPy2evQHnQ0/?utm_medium=tumblr

[andshesoars]

Hiking Ventures in The Red: Hueco Trail and Gray's Arch.

Yesterday's hike was a solo one and began at the D. Boone Hut trailhead (trailhead #209), over to an amazing rock shelter, and then onto an unofficial/unmarked trail that lead me to giant Huecos. Upon exiting the trail leading to the Huecos, I ventured onto Gray's Arch and then over to Rush Ridge Trail; finally making way to my car.

According to Texas Beyond History, Hueco is a Spanish term that means 'hollow' and refers to circular depressions in rock faces or deep natural cisterns in rocks. The author of Hinterlands, Jerrell Goodpaster, adopted the term Hueco based on the Heuco Tanks that pocket the rock formations in Texas. Thus, naming the trail leading to the rock formations -here in The Red, that resemble Hueco Tanks- as Hueco trail.

The trail itself is nothing exciting until you reach the actual Huecos. I don't recommend hiking this trail when it has rained or snowed. I also don't recommend taking children on this trail. You will definitely need navigation skills as there are times when you might believe you're not on the trail (but, more than likely, you're on it). Depending on when you hike this trail, it might require some bushwhacking as this trail is overgrown in areas. Please be mindful of young trees on the trail and take care to not break or damage them. Please do your best to use Leave No Trace (LNT) practices while visiting these areas.

This trail bypasses the D. Boone Hut Trail and also bypasses a steep trek on Rough Trail; leading to an easier part of Rough Trail that ultimately takes you to Gray's Arch.

Gray's Arch is one of the larger natural arches in Red River Gorge. There are multiple ways to access Gray's Arch. Some of the trails are suitable for children. Exploring around and under Gray's Arch is fun and something kids can also enjoy. Just take caution of potentially dangerous falls.

As a side note, there is a trail marked Gray's Arch Trail (trail #205). But, it doesn't take you directly to Gray's Arch. Rather, it leads you to Rush Ridge Trail; which leads you in the direction of Gray's Arch.

Just as there are multiple ways to access Gray's Arch, there are also multiple ways to access the Gray's Arch parking/picnic area once you leave the arch itself. I recommend getting a good map (or two) of the trail systems in Red River Gorge.

The trail I took from Gray's Arch was Rough Trail to Rush Ridge, and then to Tunnel Ridge Road. The hike along this trail/path has some interesting formations (you might even be able to take a side trail to a rock shelter or two), requires a couple crossings of King's Branch, and an intense uphill trek (which also includes stair climbing at two points) to an intersection that gives you the option to continue Rough Trail or to choose Rush Ridge Trail. Once hiking along Rush Ridge Trail, you will be able to access a couple of overlooks and will have opportunities of some views of Raven's Rock. The hike along Rush Ridge is relatively flat and easy. Which is a nice relief after the upward trek that reaches Rush Ridge.

My hiking resources come from a well used map that I obtained from the Gladie Welcome Center, a couple summer's ago, two Books written by Jerrell Goodpaster: Red River Gorge Trail Guide and Hinterlands (note: Hinterlands is a trail guide of unofficial/unmarked trails throughout Red River Gorge and recommended only for those who are experienced hikers), and one book called Hiking Kentucky's Red River Gorge by Sean Patrick Hill.

While hiking past the Huecos, I discovered that I could have accessed them via Rough Trail. Although I appreciated the opportunity to explore the rock shelter prior to continuing the Hueco trail, as well as, testing my navigation skills, I personally would not hike this trail again. Especially now that I know I can access the Huecos from Rough Trail.