Natural Arch Scenic Area Overview
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Natural Arch Scenic Area
<p><img alt="Natural Arch Scenic Area" src="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd924197.jpg" style="width: 520px; height: 280px;" /></p><p>Natural Arch Scenic Area, located on <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/dbnf/recreation/recarea/?recid=39716">Stearns District</a> of the Daniel Boone National Forest, is a great place to enjoy the outdoors with family and friends. The main attraction is a spectacular sandstone arch that spans nearly 100 feet. An overlook provides visitors with a panoramic view of the arch. Picnic sites, group picnic shelters, playgrounds and hiking trails provide year-round enjoyment. The amphitheater and group picnic shelters may be reserved for special events.</p><p><a href="https://usfs-public.box.com/s/qsnfbidtj3z0kfakbwel45oqbgjnt3xp">Natural Arch Scenic Area Guide and Map </a> (just picnic area)<br /><a href="https://usfs-public.box.com/s/5kxxwpwshad9c2vrqxafderdnob60hk7">11x17 with Trails #508, 510 and 528</a> (trails and picnic area)</p><p>Trails:</p><p><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/dbnf/recreation/recarea/?recid=39790">Natural Arch Trail #510</a> (1 mile)<br /><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/dbnf/recreation/recarea/?recid=39792">Buffalo Canyon Trail #508 </a> (5 miles)<br /><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/dbnf/recreation/recarea/?recid=39794">Panoramic View Trail #528</a> (0.5 mile)</p> The amphitheater and two group picnic shelters may be reserved. Unless rented, these facilities are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Call the Stearns Ranger District at 606-376-5323 for more information.
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5-day forecast table
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, campgrounds, fishing spots, and other landmarks so a quick visit can grow into a full day.
Parks
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- Cumberland Falls State Resort Park
- Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument
- Pulaski County Park
Responsible visitation & Leave No Trace
- Know before you go
- Check the operator's site (BLM, NPS, state agency, or private owner) for access rules, permits, and seasonal closures before driving out.
- Stay on trail
- Many points of interest sit in fragile ecosystems. Stick to marked paths to protect vegetation and prevent erosion.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe from a distance, never feed wildlife, and give nesting birds and denning mammals plenty of space.
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you. Remote sites often have no trash service.
- Leave what you find
- Don't take rocks, plants, fossils, or artifacts. Federal law protects cultural and natural resources on public land.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Natural Arch Scenic Area as a favorite, set a weather threshold (precipitation, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Natural Arch Scenic Area
What is Natural Arch Scenic Area?
A point of interest in Kentucky tracked by Snoflo -- typically a scenic landmark, named summit, monument, or viewpoint.
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When is the best time to visit?
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How do I get there?
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Can I get alerts when conditions change?
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