Natural Arch Handicap Accessible Overlook

Overview. This is a nice, quick walk on paved path to a developed platform looking out over Natural Arch and the Great Gulf. It’s worthy of a stop anytime you’re driving by on US-27 and additional hiking with routes ranging from a quarter mile to 6.5 miles on Buffalo Canyon Loop.

Route Type | Out and Back
Total Distance | 0.23 miles
Elevation Gain | 42 feet
Overall Difficulty | Easy

GPS Waypoints
Trailhead | 36.841111, -84.512367
Natural Arch Overlook | 36.842608, -84.512525
Natural Arch Scenic Area Map

Parking. Ample parking is available at the trailhead with bathrooms, picnic shelters, and more nearby.

Trail Navigation. Locate the trailhead and walk the paved path until reaching the overlook. There is a little elevation gain on the way back, so it’s not a flat path, but certainly handicap accessible with a little work.

CAUTION - Deadly Drops. Long falls from high places are the #1 non-health related cause of death for hikers in Kentucky. Keep your distance from the edges of cliffs to avoid a deadly fall. Young children should be kept close.

CAUTION - Poisonous Snakes. Copperheads and timber rattlesnakes can be found in the area. Should you encounter one, stop and slowly back away. Always give venomous snakes a wide berth. Know Before You Go => University of Kentucky Venomous Snake Guide

CAUTION - Black Bears. Ursus Americanus - a.k.a. the American black bear is growing in population throughout much of Kentucky. Know Before You Go => US Forest Service Black Bear Safety Tips

Natural Arch Handicap Accessible Overlook Trailhead, Big South Fork

Natural Arch from West Overlook, Big South Fork