RRG Topo

DaggerX · Post by **DaggerX** » Thu Nov 06, 2003 4:42 pm

Anyone know were to get a topo or the Red. When I get off fro christmas brake I would like to do some back country back packing. i was thinking about doing between 65 and 75 miles, but I need a topo 1st.

Thanks BB

Post by **lordjim_2001** » Thu Nov 06, 2003 5:02 pm

Depends on what area of the Red you want and if you want the USGS 7.5 min topos. There is a website on the net (forgot where Google it!) that has tiff images of all the states for determining what map you exactly want and have contact info for where to get them. Local outdoor stores can usually get them too.

DaggerX · Post by **DaggerX** » Thu Nov 06, 2003 5:13 pm

thanks for the reply

Post by **Legion** » Thu Nov 06, 2003 5:23 pm

terraserver has airphotos and topos
terraserver.microsoft.com or www.terraserver.com or something like that

Post by **captain static** » Thu Nov 06, 2003 5:52 pm

The Forest Service has a nice topo map of Clifty Wilderness area. The book "Land of the Arches" is a trail guide. But if you hiked every trail in the RRG proper I think you would have a hard time logging 65-75 miles? For that kind of mileage I would head to Virginia or West Virginia.

Post by **GWG** » Thu Nov 06, 2003 6:29 pm

Another option is to tie into the Sheltowee Trace Trail running through Danial Boone National Forest and combine that with some of the trails in RRG.

Another nice 20+ mile hike is the Misha Mockwa Trail in Cumberland Gap State Park.

Big South Fork has trails as well which are part of the Sheltowee Trace Trail.

Post by **ynot** » Thu Nov 06, 2003 6:37 pm

The shell has topos. 10 bucks

Post by **dipsi** » Sun Jan 05, 2025 12:10 pm

http://www.pinemountaintrail.com

The first 28.1 miles portion of this trail is complete, beginning at Elkhorn City and ending at Jenkins, KY. Out and back would be close to your desired mileage. Hoping to do an overnight this month.