Indian Staircase & Cloud Splitter Adventure

TRAIL OVERVIEW
Location: Daniel Boone National Forest-RRG
Distance: 8-9 miles
Elevation: 1400ft
Route Type: Lolli Pop
Difficulty: Challenging to Difficult
Estimated time: 5-6 hours
Trail Conditions: Good, expect Rock Scrambling, and rope climbing

Highlights include...

• Cloud Splitter
• Cloud Splitter Cave
• Indian Staircase
• Indian Arch
• Adena Arch
• Chamber of Council
• Frog's Head
• Gnome Dome

Essential Hiking Gear

• Sturdy hiking boots or shoes with good traction
• 3 Liters of water, snacks & lunch
• backpack to hold gear
• Weather-appropriate layers (70-90 degrees)
• Trekking poles (optional)

Experience Level: This is a great hike for both new and experienced hikers. If you’re looking to build strength, improve endurance, and gain confidence on longer routes, this hike will be a solid challenge in a supportive group setting. Must be able to hike more than 5 miles.

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

No Dogs

Directions from Lexington
From the 1-64/1-75 southern split, drive east on 1-64 16.4 mi, exit 98 Combs Mountain Parkway; drive 32 mi to exit 33, Hwy 15 (Slade); from exit go left, (look for sign posted Park & Ride) then immediate left (west), then another immediate left into Park & Ride parking lot next to GoTime gas station. (look for posted signs that say Park & Ride)
The carpool will leave no later than 9:05am.
**If you're running late, please notify me asap. 801-628-2116.

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.