Blue Heron Loop and Spurs from the Top
This is one of the most beautiful loops in Kentucky. We hiked this from the top to see if we could catch changing skies at the overlooks (we didn’t), but the loop has Blue Heron Overlook, Cracks in the Rocks, plenty of mining history, access to the river, Devil’s Jump, a couple beaches, and Devil’s Jump Overlook. If I’d have hiked this with LaFonda, no question we would’ve spent an hour soaking in the river.
Devil’s Jump Overlook
This overlook delivers the goods. Situated at a bend in the Big South Fork with a commanding view of Devil’s Jump, we enjoyed some late day sun and clouds with paddlers just below the rapids.