How long is Auxier Ridge?

5 miles, loop, with about 600 feet of elevation gain — roughly 1 hr 58 min at a steady pace.

How hard is Auxier Ridge?

It's rated Moderate. a knife-edge ridge among the cliffs

Where is Auxier Ridge?

Auxier Ridge is in Kentucky. a knife-edge ridge among the cliffs

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Moderate

Auxier Ridge

Kentucky

Distance5 mi

Est. time~1 hr 58 min

Elevation gain↗ 600 ft

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Auxier Ridge is a moderate 5-mile loop hike in Kentucky with about 600 ft of elevation gain. a knife-edge ridge among the cliffs.

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