Saturday 9:00am
TRIP #15: Natural Bridge on Rappel - Duration: 3 hours - Limit: 12 people - Status: full

Often described as the most beautiful and enjoyable rappel in the park, Natural Bridge is off limits to rope work for 364.5 days per year. Join us for this rare rappelling opportunity through the roof of a spectacular natural rock formation. This is NOT a training class! Although your ruggedly handsome guides will likely offer tips and advice, you must possess basic rappel skills and equipment. This 70' drop is near the paved park road and the return walk from the bottom is a short uphill hike. The trip will go regardless of weather. If time permits, rope climbing will be allowed. Required Equipment: Rappel harness and rappel device, carabiners, gloves, helmet. Optional but suggested equipment: QAS Safety, rappel rack. Meets at lodge . Transportation required.

Saturday 9:00am
TRIP #107: Ridge Walking 101 - Duration: 5.5 hours - Limit: 12 people - Status: 11 Spots Open

Have you ever wondered how we find caves? As it turns out, winter is a perfect time to go looking. We will explore the world of ridge walking by hiking through a section of the park, noting karst features and having a general discussion on the topic. What do we look for? What is important to remember? What can we find? How do we mark our maps and take notes? All this and more will be answered in a nice hike through the woods. Because this hike is off the normal trail system, it is rough! It's not for the kiddies! Participants need sturdy hiking boots, layered warm clothing, a day pack, pack lunch, snacks, water, helmet, knee pads, flashlight, gloves, camera and a small notepad and pencil. Meets at Lodge. Transportation required.

Saturday 9:30am
TRIP #19: Tygart's Creek Regretta - Duration: 5 hours - Limit: 14 people - Status: 6 Spots Open

This is a 6-mile canoe trip that navigates you through the Tygarts Creek Gorge. Kentucky's most scenic limestone gorge. You will be on the creek for at least 3.5 hours. It is cold and wet, especially if you swamp! Because of the remoteness of the gorge and limited access, there is no turning back once you start. Needless to say this trip is not for beginners. Canoes, paddles, and vests will be provided. You should bring water, lunch or a snack for we will be eating lunch along the creek. Required Equipment includes the correct attire for cold weather paddling, a wet or dry suit is highly recommended, if not you are required to have a complete change of clothes in a dry bag. There are no exceptions to the required equipment, and the trip leaders can remove you from the trip if you do not meet the requirements. This trip can be canceled if the creek is frozen over. If this happens you can cancel your registration and receive a full refund or we can register you for other trips during the weekend. Meets at lodge . Transportation provided.

Saturday 10:30am
TRIP #30: BYOK - Paddle Trip - Duration: 5 hours - Limit: 16 people - Status: 6 Spots Open

Paddle your way on this 6-mile KAYAK trip that navigates you through the Tygarts Creek Gorge. Kentucky's most scenic limestone gorge. You will be on the creek for at least 3.5 hours. It is cold and wet, especially if you flip your boat! Needless to say this trip is not for beginners! If you have not figured it out BYOK stands for bring your own kayak. The park provides the transportation shuttle from the Welcome Center and guides for your trip down Tygarts Creek. Required Equipment includes; kayak, paddle, PFD (life jacket), helmet and the correct attire for cold weather paddling. A wet or dry suit is highly recommended, if not you are required to have a complete change of clothes in a dry bag. There is no exceptions to the required equipment, and the trip leaders can remove you from the trip if you do not meet the requirements. Bring a pack lunch or snacks for we will be stopping for lunch on the creek. We will load your kayaks on our trailer at the Welcome Center then head for the put in point. This trip can be canceled if the creek is frozen over. If this happens you can cancel your registration and receive a full refund or we can register you for other trips during the weekend. Meets at Welcome Center. Transportation required.