This was a short little hike to beautiful Honeymoon Falls in Pine Mountain State Resort Park. With dry weather leading up to our hike, the falls were far from peak flow, but are always worth a visit - especially on a hot Summer day where you can grab some of that all natural air conditioning.
Read MoreThis quick walk leaves from the same parking lot as Chained Rock and provides a gorgeous view of the small town of Pineville below. Though not paved, the walk is highly accessible and the overlook has railings for added safety and stability.
Read MoreThis is among Kentucky’s most iconic vistas and is on the must-hike list for anyone exploring the Commonwealth. Situated high above Pineville, the chain - as local lore would have it - was designed to ensure the massive rock wouldn’t tumble down the mountain. Would it work? Meh, probably not. But it does make for some amazing photography:-)
Read MoreExposed rock, big views, and the gorgeous southwest running Knife Ridge highlight this short hike. At the right time of year, the finest sunset view at the park might be along the Knife Ridge - a sliver of sandstone framed by trees with an opening to the south-southwest.
Read MoreThis handicap accessible overlook provides great views to the north and would be spectacular with puffy clouds and Fall colors. On this day, it was bluebird skies over Letcher County and beyond.
Read MoreThis is my favorite overlook at Kingdom Come State Park. Expansive views with very little trace of manmade structures puts this one at the top of the list. Views face from west to east with a beautiful look at the undulating Pine Mountain ridgeline.
Read MoreThis is the northernmost of the walk-out overlooks at the park and has a great feel to it. Expansive views from north to west-southwest make this a great spot to watch summertime sunsets over Eastern Kentucky. It’s also a great stop for backpackers hiking the Little Shepherd Trail.
Read MoreThough the views at the park are outstanding, Log Rock really is an exceptional arch and worth the visit. This wide span, slender arch is absolutely gorgeous and just beyond it is a large patch of knobby rock ideal to catch some sun and enjoy a picnic. I’ll return just to spend a sunrise at this amazing place.
Read MoreThis short, quarter-mile loop around the small lake is a nice walk with plenty of ducks and a little fishin’ if you like. On this day, there was a family out enjoying themselves with some cane poles, small hooks, and plenty of bluegill.
Read MoreAfter entering the park, there is a nice gazebo with gorgeous views southeast to south a few dozen steps from the parking lot. This is handicap accessible and is a nice spot for sunrise with fog in the valley below.
Read MoreThis is a fantastic hike. While I caught the falls in the midst of a drought, the views atop Pine Mountain more than made up for it. High Rock and Mars Rock are wonderful destinations on their own, with expansive views west. It’s also worth exploring near the falls along the cliff face moving northwest, but stopping at the rock formation that I’d call the “Dragon’s Mouth” pictured below.
Read MoreI never thought a DNF could be so fun! In the inaugural running of Breaks 40, there were more DNFs than finishers with one aid station claiming a third of the field.
Read MoreCloudsplitter 100 is perhaps the best trail race in the region - and it was my first ultramarathon on Kentucky's Pine Mountain State Scenic Trail.
Read MorePine Mountain Trail offers glorious vistas and a great backpacking opportunity with challenging trails, excellent shelters every 8 to 12 miles, and plenty of wildlife - like the 5 black bears we saw on our hike.
Read MoreFinding peace and happiness on the trails of Kentucky.
