Lace up your boots and sample more than seventy-five of the finest trails the Bluegrass State has to offer. From old country roads to dense forest paths, Kentucky boasts more than 1,500 miles of marked and maintained trails. Explore the massive cliffs and rock arches at Red River Gorge, the quiet woods and marshlands in Sloughs Wildlife Area, the dramatic overlooks at Cumberland Gap, and the secluded ridges and ravines along the Lower Rockcastle. Veteran hiker and outdoor writer Mike Brown will introduce you to these hikes and more. Use this guide for: up-to-date trail information; accurate directions to popular as well as less-traveled trails; difficulty ratings for each hike; detailed trail maps; zero-impact hiking tips. Whether you are a day-tripper or long-distance hiker, old hand or novice, you'll find trails suited to every ability and interest throughout Kentucky. (6 x 9, 320 pages, b&w photos, maps, charts).