Swift Camp Creek Trail #219
Swift Camp Creek Trail #219 winds through the Clifty Wilderness underneath large hemlocks with dense rhododendron thickets. The trail crosses several tributary streams and weaves around numerous boulders. While this trail follows Swift Camp Creek for most of its length, it provides easy access to the creek in only a few areas. The trail skirts steep drop-offs that provide views of the creek below. This trail is located in the Red River Gorge on the Cumberland District of the Daniel Boone National Forest.
Swift Camp Creek Trail #219 Guide and Map (pdf)
Trailheads: Rock Bridge Trailhead - Accessing the trail from here requires hiking a portion of Rock Bridge Trail.
Latitude 37.77089711 Longitude -83.56678467
Angel Windows Trailhead
Latitude 37.798931 Longitude -83.59138607
Trail Connections:
Rock Bridge Trail # 207 (1.25 miles)
Wildcat Trail #228 (1.75 miles)
At a Glance
Area Amenities: | Toilets |
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Passes: | No fee for trail use. All vehicles on KY 15 or in the Red River Gorge and Indian Creek area north of KY 15 must display a recreation permit for backcountry camping between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. $5/day; $7/3 days; $50/annual pass. Recreation Passes and Permits |
Information Center: | Gladie Office Contact Information |
General Information
Directions:From Slade, take KY 15 for 7 miles to KY 715. Turn left on 715 and continue 0.3 miles to Rock Bridge Road on the right. Follow this road to its terminus at the Rock Bridge Picnic Area. Hike Rock Bridge Trail to its junction with the Swift Camp Creek Trail.
From Pine Ridge (exit 40 off Mountain Parkway), head west on KY 15 to KY 715. Turn right on 715 and continue 0.3 miles to Rock Bridge Road on the right. Follow this road to its terminus at the Rock Bridge Picnic Area. Hike Rock Bridge Trail to its junction with the Swift Camp Creek Trail.
You can also access the Swift Camp Creek Trail near the Angel Windows parking area, which is approximately 5 miles further on KY 715.
Parking:
Parking is available at the Angel Windows or Rock Bridge trailheads.
Activities
Day Hiking
Amenities
Toilets: | Vault toilet at Rock Bridge parking area meets accessibility standards for persons with disabilities. |
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