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Tarr Ridge East Overlook #1 Out and Back
Vista, Red River Gorge Region Michael Harr 10/3/23 Vista, Red River Gorge Region Michael Harr 10/3/23

Tarr Ridge East Overlook #1 Out and Back

This is one of LaFonda’s favorite overlooks, and it’s among the best to enjoy midday in Red River Gorge. A short, easy walk leads out to a tremendous view south-southwest over Dunkan Branch. Though unmarked and unmaintained, it is well trod and easily navigated with the waypoints below or .gpx file loaded into your favorite map app.

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Sunset at Tarr Ridge East Overlook #3
Vista, Red River Gorge Region Michael Harr 2/13/23 Vista, Red River Gorge Region Michael Harr 2/13/23

Sunset at Tarr Ridge East Overlook #3

This was an easy hike to a nice sunset spot under clear skies with unusually warm temps. The overlooks on Tarr Ridge East have varying worth as sunset spots depending on the time of year, but this one was rock solid;-)

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Tarr Ridge East Overlooks - Winter Views
Vista, Red River Gorge Region Michael Harr 2/13/23 Vista, Red River Gorge Region Michael Harr 2/13/23

Tarr Ridge East Overlooks - Winter Views

This is an excellent - and popular - hike in Red River Gorge that features a total of five well trod overlooks. We visited four of them and skipped the fifth that requires a class 4 scramble with unfamiliar rope (stranger danger). Be sure to read below to determine how many overlooks you might enjoy.

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