![Henson’s (Cave) Arch and Whittleton Arch Out and Back from KY-11](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff725fa385ceb2dde1d4f4a/1690467228511-HHVIP53L83UU13COEFX3/processed_PXL_20230329_205824900.NIGHT%7E2.jpg)
Henson’s (Cave) Arch and Whittleton Arch Out and Back from KY-11
This is one of the best Spring hikes in Red River Gorge with plenty of wildflowers lining the trail, a massive arch, and when the weather is right, a waterfall flowing over the top of the arch. Kids love this hike - just be sure to keep them close when you arrive at the arch.
![Sand Gap, White’s Branch Arch, Ramp Arch, Twilight Arch, Natural Bridge, and Rock Garden Window Complex](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff725fa385ceb2dde1d4f4a/1654636928607-HXLOLD33F102TG33L7NO/Looking+East+from+Inside+White%27s+Branch+Arch+-+Red+River+Gorge+-+Kentucky+Hiker+Project.jpg)
Sand Gap, White’s Branch Arch, Ramp Arch, Twilight Arch, Natural Bridge, and Rock Garden Window Complex
There’s nothing to see, then there is a ton to see! This hike has some beautiful forest walking for the first 4+ miles before reaching the ridgeline to four arches, four overlooks, and plenty of amazing geology. The hike is moderately difficulty overall, but a class 4 scramble is required to reach White’s Branch and Ramp Arches. Overall, this is one of the best 10+ mile routes in the Red River Gorge Region, but can be made shorter with more direct approaches (see hiker notes below).
![Spring Sunset at Lovers Leap](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ff725fa385ceb2dde1d4f4a/1618237810917-0KPOGAIY62LCR8JCGN2U/Sunset+at+Lovers+Leap+-+Natural+Bridge+State+Resort+Park+-+Kentucky+Hiker+Project.jpg)
Spring Sunset at Lovers Leap
This isn’t a cheap view - you’ll have to work a little to get here. That said, hiking Balanced Rock, Natural Bridge, Lookout Point, and arriving at Lovers Leap for sunset is a fantastic hiking experience and one that every hiker should experience at least once.