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Hood Branch Trail is a great way to see Natural Bridge and avoid most of the crowds.


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Map Key

2.7

Miles

4.4

KM

94%

Runnable

1,244' 379 m

High

811' 247 m

Low

70' 21 m

Up

503' 153 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

33%

Max Grade (18°)

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Features Birding · Fall Colors · River/Creek · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Runner Notes

This trail is less well traveled than many in the state park.

Description

From the Sky Lift parking area look for the terminus of this trail (and Sand Gap Trail) to the right of the Sky Lift in the woods near the mini-golf course. The trail climbs steeply before contouring into the hillside and settling into a more gentle grade as it climbs deeper and deeper into Upper Hood Branch.

This is a nice quiet trail with some great views in wintertime of the surrounding cliffs.

The trail ends at the top right at the Natural Bridge Arch. You can return to the parking area via Rock Garden Trail West and the Low Gap Trail. Alternatively, you can run the loop clockwise for an even better experience.

Contacts

Shared By:

Chris Chaney

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Trail Rankings

#133

in Kentucky

#12,726

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Photos

Sunrise from Natural Bridge
Jul 6, 2015 near Campton, KY
Natural Bridge
Jul 9, 2015 near Campton, KY
Walkway to Natural Bridge
Jul 9, 2015 near Campton, KY
View from Natural Bridge
May 10, 2018 near Campton, KY
View from the trail
May 17, 2022 near Campton, KY
View from the trail.
May 17, 2022 near Campton, KY

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