Fall Colors at Eagle Point Buttress + Moonshiners Arch Out and Back
Arch, River, Vista, Red River Gorge Region Michael Harr Arch, River, Vista, Red River Gorge Region Michael Harr

Fall Colors at Eagle Point Buttress + Moonshiners Arch Out and Back

This short hike stops at Moonshiners Arch before following the river to the turn that goes steeply uphill on loose soil and rock - gaining 374 vertical feet across a quarter-mile of trail (roughly 28% average grade). This is the shortest, but most physically demanding route to reach the point. However, spectacular southerly views above a sharp bend in the river await those who make the climb.

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Eagle Point Buttress Scenic Loop with Unicorn, Osborne Bend, and Moonshiners Arches
Arch, Vista, Red River Gorge Region Michael Harr Arch, Vista, Red River Gorge Region Michael Harr

Eagle Point Buttress Scenic Loop with Unicorn, Osborne Bend, and Moonshiners Arches

This is a classic loop in Red River Gorge that visits three arches and the best south facing overlook in the region. Situated above a bend in Red River, Eagle Point Buttress provides a stunning view if you can manage a very steep section of unmarked and unmaintained trail. Be sure to read the cautions and notes below before heading out.

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