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Arch Rock
Follow Alum Cave Trail for 2.8 miles round trip to pass through a natural slate arch on stone steps. It is a distinct shorter goal before Alum Cave Bluffs.
Why go
Arch Rock is a natural slate opening on Alum Cave Trail, reached by a roughly 2.8-mile round-trip walk. Stone steps take hikers directly through the formation, making the rock a distinct turnaround point even without continuing to Alum Cave Bluffs. The approach follows forest and mountain streams, so allow time for the walk as well as the feature itself.
What to look for
A natural rock formation that stretches over a set of winding stone steps along Alum Cave Trail.
Useful to know
Walk 1.4 miles each way from Alum Cave Trailhead; the stone steps pass through the arch.
Your next visit
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Outdoor visit · 75–120 min
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