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Distance: 3.61 mi
Elevation gain: 1,001 ft
Technical difficulty: Difficult
Elevation loss: 1,001 ft
Max elevation: 1,541 ft
TrailRank: 39
Min elevation: 996 ft
Trail type: Loop

Time: 3 hours 24 minutes
Coordinates: 1008
Uploaded: December 30, 2017
Recorded: December 2017

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near Bighill, Kentucky (United States)

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Itinerary description

Great trail system with multiple valley overlooks and interesting rock formations. Trails are well maintained hard pack surface, with good erosion control features. Overall the hiking is moderate with some steep climbs. The upper ridge trail from the West Pinnacle toward the Indian Fort Lookout is more difficult with a rockier trail surface. That trail is the Difficult trail on the signage with Green 3 blazes, many of which are on boulders that have to be scrambled over. The slot where the trail heads up steeply over two smooth boulders at the top of the main climb was a fun highlight of the hike.

Trails hiked in loop
> Indian Fort Trail to 1st trail junction
> Lower West Pinnacle (Sacred Shadow Trail on signs)
> Main Dome Trail (Difficult Trail on signs)
>Devils Kitchen Trail
>Return to parking area down the full length of the Indian Fort Trail