Hike Description:
Speaking of Hanson's Point, Jerrell Goodpasture in his book "Hinterlands" wrote: "This is, without a doubt, one of the best hikes in the Red...The massive overlook at the end is unsurpassed in beauty, ruggedness, and exposure."
We will start our hike on the Pinch-em Tight Trail, travel to the Veranda via Rush Ridge trail then pick up the Rough trail to Hanson's Point. On our way back, we will hike the Sheltowee trail for an estimated 5.5 miles. Much of the hike is relatively easy ridge-top traveling; however one segment of the Rough drops 400 feet and quickly regains it for challenging difficulty (with a reward of impressive rock houses).
Driving directions to Gray's Arch Parking:
From the I-64/I-75 southern split, drive east on I-64 16.4 mi, exit 98 Combs Mountain Parkway; drive 32 mi to exit 33, Hwy 15 (Slade); from exit go left, then immediate right, follow Hwy 15, 3.2 mi; turn L onto Tunnel Ridge Rd (cross bridge over Parkway); drive approx. 1.0 mi to Gray's Arch parking area on R.
The hike will begin at 9:00AM. Overflow parking is available 0.25 mile short of the Grays Arch area, on the left.
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