The Complete Rough Trail

Our Route: To hike the Complete Rough Trail with some stops along the way. The Rough Trail is one of the most challenging trails in the RRG, it's a doozy but not impossible. If you have hiked in Cumberland Gap or the Smokies the elevation and mileage are similar to those.

TRAIL OVERVIEW
Location: Red River Gorge
Trails: The Rough #221
Distance: 10-11 miles
Elevation: 2090 ft
Route Type: Point to Point
Difficulty: Hard
Estimated hiking time: 6-7 hours
Trail Conditions: Good, expect a few creek crossings

Highlights include...

• The Veranda
• Hanson's Point
• Signature Rock
• Gray's Arch

Essential Hiking Gear

• Sturdy hiking boots or shoes with good traction
• 2-3 L of Water, Snacks & lunch
• Daypack for gear
• Weather-appropriate layers (40-65 degrees)
• Trekking poles (optional)

No Guest: Hikers must have their own membership to RSVP for this event.

Experience Level: This hike is intended for those who can handle longer mileage and uneven terrain and move at a steady pace. We may have a swift pace at times, but we will also take as many breaks as needed.

Directions to Slade
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 left (west), then another immediate left into park & ride parking lot next to GoTime gas station. Look for signs posted "Park & Ride". The carpool will leave no later than 9:05am

Shuttle to Trailhead & Important Details
We will be dropping off a vehicle at Martin's Fork Trailhead then proceed to our starting point. We hike Point to Point, the entire Rough Trail with several stops along the way. After completing our hiking route, we will arrive at the car we dropped at MF trailhead and then drive back to the other car. FYI Shuttle's take longer because of the extra driving.

Post Hike Feast afterwards, TBD

Links
Rough Trail #221, Kentucky - 170 Reviews, Map | AllTrails (this is an out and back route, we are hiking point to point but starting at this trailhead)

DISCLAIMER
By committing to this event, you acknowledge you have read the following Disclaimer: Meetup organizers/leaders are not guides, nor are they experts. You are solely responsible for your own safety. By signing up for and attending this Meetup event, you acknowledge, understand, accept, and agree that hiking is an outdoor activity that can be dangerous and can cause serious bodily injury and possibly death. By participating in this meetup event, you acknowledge that you're of good physical standing and willing to risk the inherent dangers of the activity. All attendees participate at their own risk and are solely responsible for any damage to their property, and/or any injury to themselves or their guests. By signing up for this event, you affirm that you understand this disclaimer, and that you knowingly and voluntarily agree not to bring any type of claim arising out of or related to this Meetup event