Kentucky Walking Clubs

There's no better way for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts to discover the natural beauty of Kentucky than with this handy guide. Featuring 100 of the best day hiking trails in all parts of the state and 144 easy-to-read maps, Hiking Kentucky makes it easy to enjoy self-guided tours of trails in such areas as Red River Gorge Geologic Area, Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, and Mammoth Cave National Park. Includes 164 illustrations.

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Hiking Kentucky: A Guide to Kentucky's Greatest Hiking Adventures

This fully updated edition of Hiking Kentucky features 79 of the best hikes in the state, from one-mile nature trails to multiday backpacks. Veteran hiker and outdoors author Mike Brown shares his favorite outings, leading you from massive cliffs and rock arches at Red River Gorge to quiet woods and marshlands in Sloughs Wildlife Management Area. * Hikes suited to every ability. * Accurate directions to the trailhead. * Detailed trail descriptions and maps. * Tips on weather, wildlife, and zero-impact hiking. * Difficulty ratings, average hiking times, best hiking seasons, and more for every featured hike.

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50 Hikes in Kentucky

This brand-new addition to the 50 Hikes series explores Kentucky's extensive, diverse, and often overlooked network of trails. Hikers in Kentucky will find a stunning array of natural rock arches, rushing rivers, spring wildflowers, and even a recently reintroduced herd of elk. Within the 670,000-acre Daniel Boone National Forest lie two wilderness areas, the Red River Gorge Geological Area, and a trail system highlighted by the 269-mile Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail. Outside the national forest lie Cumberland Falls, centered around the mighty waterfall and its world famous moonbow, and Natural Bridge, one of the largest natural arches in the eastern US. An overview chart provides at-a-glance information on the 50 hikes, which feature something for hikers of every ability. Each hike is accompanied by a topographical map, information on difficulty, mileage, and rise, as well as information on the geology, wildlife, and ecosystems you'll encounter along the way.

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Hiking Kentucky: Scenic Trails of the Bluegrass State

This guide offers over 180 dayhikes at 62 areas across the Bluegrass State, from the Appalachian Plateau to the Mississippi Valley. The hikes were chosen to illustrate the rich diversity of flora, fauna, geology and scenic beauty that characterizes the Commonwealth of Kentucky. For each hiking area, the following information is provided: trail information, maps, photos, a narrative describing the natural and historic features of the area and concise directions to the area from nearby cities or highways.

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Day and Overnight Hikes: Kentucky's Sheltowee Trace

The master path of the great Bluegrass State, the Sheltowee Trace graces 282 miles of Kentucky hills and hollows. Complete with detailed maps, elevation profiles, and detailed descriptions of the trail, this guide is the ultimate resource for all levels of hikers. Each day and overnight hike described provides valuable information such as trail length, condition, difficulty, and clear directions to the trailhead.

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100 Trails of the Big South Fork: Tennessee and Kentucky

Kindle Edition - 100 Trails of the Big South Fork: Tennessee and Kentucky

The Big South Fork has a well-deserved reputation as one of the best recreation areas in the U.S. Backpacking, hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding opportunities on secluded trails abound in this 123,000-acre area. This completely updated guide covers all the trails of the Big South Fork plus adjacent national forests and areas. Trails for hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders are clearly identified and practical information about each trail is also included.

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Hiking the Red: A Complete Trail Guide to Kentucky's Red River Gorge

In Hiking the Red: A Complete Trail Guide to Kentucky's Red River Gorge, members of the Sierra Club, Bluegrass Group lend their hiking experience to show you how to enjoy the Red River Gorge and preserve it for generations to come. They describe and rate the difficulty of 26 trails in the Red River Gorge, and 9 trails at Natural Bridge State Park. This book is lightweight and easy to carry on a hiking adventure. Proceeds from sales of this book will go to benefit the conservation efforts of the Sierra Club, Bluegrass Group.

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THE WALKING STICKS STORE

Walking sticks are helpful for maintaining balance, maneuvering,
and reducing stress on the back, knees, legs, and feet.

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The Walking Sticks Store stocks numerous inexpensive hand carved walking sticks. Some of our walking sticks include useful features such as a compass, a thermometer, or a camera-binocular mounting screw, and others can be separated into three pieces and stored in a compact carrying case.