This Magical Rock Garden Trail In Kentucky Is The Perfect Little Adventure
Kentucky’s hiking trails are filled with natural beauty and there are countless options to choose from. Throughout the Bluegrass State, you’ll find spectacular views, colorful foliage, and unique rock formations that keep things interesting along the trails. Within Natural Bridge State Resort Park is one of the best places to experience these diverse hikes, and one of the most unique is the Rock Garden Trail. This lovely area of the park is the perfect little adventure and allows you to experience so much of what Kentucky has to offer.
If you're a nature lover, then it is very likely that you've already spent time in Natural Bridge State Resort Park. It’s home to the fascinating natural bridge, among other amazing features, and it's a hiking paradise.
The park offers several hiking trails of various lengths and difficulty levels, many of which lead you to the park’s namesake natural bridge. The rock formations throughout this area are definitely some of the highlights.
However, one trail that remains somewhat overlooked is the Rock Garden Trail. You can reach it by beginning on the Original Trail, turning right onto the Battleship Rock Trail, and then following the Rock Garden Trailhead from there.
This trail leads you through the forest, just about the Hemlock Lodge. While there are many flat sections, the trail also has stairs and an elevation gain of 220 feet.
This trail is particularly appealing for bird watchers and nature lovers. And, of course, you'll still experience the unique rock formations that the area is known for.
The 1.75-mile trail is perfect for exploring and truly does feel like a garden filled with interesting rocks. Since it does connect with other trails, keep that in mind when setting out on your adventure. If you’re up for a longer adventure, you can combine several trails to suit your needs.
When visiting the park, stop by the lodge for maps and other information, and you’ll find other general information about the trails and area on the website linked below. Expect to be greeted by the vast and diverse natural beauty of Kentucky.
After you've tackled the Rock Garden Trail, make sure to head to the top of the arch via the Original Trail as well. The views from here can't be topped, and you'll see why this area of Kentucky is perfect for a little adventure.
The trails within Natural Bridge State Resort Park, including the Rock Garden Trail, are some of the best in the state and are perfect for a little adventure in Kentucky. Have you hiked these trails and the unique Rock Garden Trail? Share your experience with us in the comments!
For more information on the Rock Garden Trail and the rest of Natural Bridge State Resort Park, visit its website here.
And for more on the fascinating natural bridge, check out our previous article here.
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A Cincinnati native who has lived in Kentucky for over 10 years, Andrea's heart belongs both in the Queen City and the Bluegrass State. After earning an education degree and working in that field for a number of years, Andrea began to pursue her passion for writing over 6 years ago. Since then she has written for a number of print and online publications, as well as published a children's book.
