Dayhike with a group of people from KYWilderness.com
Trailhead: Osbourne Bend at the concrete bridge.
The weather forecast was perfect for hiking, about 35 degrees at 9am climbing to about 50 degrees for the high.
We met at the trailhead and headed up the road to find a place to cross Swift Camp Creek into the Clifty Wilderness. And then find the user trail up to Castle Arch. Josh (who organized the trip) had been there before so it wasn't a problem. The climb up was a little steep and the mud was slippery from the recent rain, but it was easy and the payoff was great.
View from under Castle Arch
Looking back at Castle Arch.
We then proceeded overland towards an old fire road and then to Red Byrd Arch.
Along the way, we passed an old homestead with the remains of a chimney and a well and a bunch of daffodils. Spring has arrived in KY.
There were a number of depressions along the way that had eggs in them, either frog or salamander, not sure which.
It was a bit of a climb down to Red Byrd, but it was worth it. Very cool to see a small waterfall enter into the arch area.
Some of the people under Red Byrd.
Red Byrd Arch from the side.
It was a lot of work climbing over and under downed trees, but the payoff was worth it. It looks like the whole area around Red Byrd Arch would be fun to explore. I'll make it back someday.
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