Mapping the Sheltowee

[jonaharalia]

May 20, 2008
Corner Ridge Road
Miles: 14.5
Entered Red River Gorge Recreational Area last evening and camped well off the trail in a clearing under oaks and pine. Slept well after firing up alcohol stove and having my tea and rice. A little concerned about leaving Natural Bridge with only a day's worth of food and looking towards the possibility of general stores on Highway 77. Entered Pinch 'Em Tight trail and crossed Right Fork Chimney Top Creek, had some more tea there as well. I will trace the Trace with my tea breaks. Some of the better views of the Trace nearing Clifty Wilderness and Gladie Creek before descending past a handsome arch. Great camping spots near confluence of Gladie Creek and Salt Fork and actually saw another hiker, a rarity in these parts, who said he would walk a little up the trail to see if Cave Run Lake were there. Try two days more, son. Followed old railroad grade out of Clifty and decided to camp in grass flat near trailhead sign on Corner Ridge Road. Offered the flatest camping around and last spot before long road march.