Beware of dangerous cliffs
If you saw my post from yesterday, then you already know that @flowerbaby and I traveled to Red River Gorge, KY over the weekend. As I mentioned before, we hiked 4 different trails of the Daniel Boone National Forest at Red River Gorge in the state of Kentucky.
Today's post is going to be focused on trail 2 of 4. This one is called Chimney Top Trail and the trailhead was in the same parking lot as Princess Arch (trail #1) Speaking of parking, it was pretty full. Luckily we found a spot on the side of the road like a several other people were forced to do.
Somehow both trails were not overwhelmed with people. I was expecting to have to deal with a thick crowd after our crowded experience in Hocking Hills, OH last September. Feel free to check these links if you want to revisit our hikes at Old Man's Cave and Cantwell Cliffs
Back to Chimney Top Trail at Red River Gorge. At very beginning there were a few signs warning of the dangers that were ahead. People are actually stupid enough to fall off these cliffs to their death. As soon as I get anywhere close to the edge, my instinct says get away. I don't see how anybody could ignore their inner survival to accidentally get too close and fall to their own fatality. As you may have guessed, @flowerbaby and I both survived this hike.
This trail wasn't very long either. It was just barely longer than our half mile trek out Princess Arch. I don't think that Chimney top was even a mile long, but that doesn't mean we didn't see a lot of beauty in that short period of time.
Along the route we witnessed a couple hanging out on the edge of a cliff, but didn't go down that path since they were enjoying their privacy. Luckily on the way back we did end up going to that same spot, my goodness was it worth it. We were up so high that the group of hawks that were flying around were at eye level for us. I wondered what would happen if one of them decided to swoop down and rest their wings next to us. Of course that didn't occur, but we did enjoy watching them glide around gracefully.
At the very end of the out and back trail was probably the most spectacular view. The only thing is that our line of sight was kind of spoiled. It turns out that some couple had decided that they wanted to get married at the overlook. This means that there was a couple posing for photos with a marriage officiant at the location. There was family there as well and it was honestly just way too many people there at once.
Both @flowerbaby and I are courteous people, so we didn't barge into their photos just to get a look of the land below. A part of me respects that group for having the courage to take over the best part of the trail. It was their special day. I wasn’t too mad, there was after all much more to see throughout the giant forest. The other side of me wanted to push them off the cliff’s edge for blocking my girlfriend from seeing what we hiked out to see. Don’t worry, I behaved.
Photos
Speaking of things to see. Here are some photographs that we captured while on the Chimney Top Trail in Red River Gorge, KY.
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You should definitely have done some Geocaching on that trip! We have a somewhat similar place in Norway called Prekestolen. People have fallen off there as well while dangling their feet over the side. Fun fact: Tom Cruise was filming on Prekestolen for Mission Impossible: Fallout.
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Yea we probably should have. The only time we have ever attempted geocaching was here locally. Didn’t even think about that while we were up there.
That view of Prekestolen is insane. There is so many people in that one photo. It must be the place to go, I can see why. I’ve had my feet over the edge before, but never felt totally relaxed while doing so. I’ve even hung my head upside down over the edge before. Now that I think about it, it was probably a pretty stupid thing to do. It immediately made me sick to my stomach.
ahahaha those who made the signs were extreme and somewhat stupid hahaha, although there are always very clueless people and could be included in the tv series called "A thousand ways to die", excellent excursion bro, excellent choice to get out of urbanism, Cheers.
The signmakers must have had the honor of meeting some real pinheads. Some people just cannot be trusted in their own bodies.
I was coaxed by my girl to get out, I’m glad she pushed me to get used to being outdoors again. This winter has been terribly long, it seems to finally be over.
The best experiences are those that are given by a noble invitation, sometimes we close ourselves off and miss out on the wonders of life, what a good decision you made, in my country and in my city there are amazing tourist sites, but not very safe, although that is compensated by going in large groups.
Safety in numbers 💪
What a great place! Amazing photos. I see you haven't been using your masks out in the open... and that's nice or else you'd have bikini lines all over your faces. It ain't very sexy! 🤣
I definitely do not wear a mask outdoors. I actually didn't see anybody wearing masks, it was a relief to me. The last time we went hiking, so many people were wearing masks while hiking. I felt so bad for them, because they all looked pretty miserable wearing them. I hope I never see somebody out on a hike with a mask on again.
quiet trails are the best, I guess people just aren't out and about as much - but for us, whos out experiencing these places, it's a good thing lol
I have enjoyed there being seemingly less people around while I’ve continued to live my life for the last year.
I can't wait to go hiking on the weekend by reading your post! Great adventure by the way.😉
I hope you get to go on a fun hike very soon. I’m always much happier after spending some time outdoors.
Great adventure
lol
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