Old Fincastle/Big Andy Ridge

Total Miles
14.2

Elevation

352.98 ft

Duration

2 Hours

Technical Rating

3

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Trail Overview

This is an awesome scenic trail. You can skip the Old Fincastle section if you just want an easy drive through the Red River Gorge.

Photos of Old Fincastle/Big Andy Ridge

Old Fincastle/Big Andy Ridge
Old Fincastle/Big Andy Ridge

Difficulty

The Old Fincastle section is advanced, but can be bypassed. The rest of the trail is easy, with mostly gravel roads.

Technical Rating

3

Status Reports

Logan Q
Jul 08, 2024
4x4
Obstructed
Downed Tree
The main route of the trail is blocked by a bolder the size of a house and the alternate route is blocked by down tree
Ron Smits
Jul 02, 2024
2017 Jeep Wrangler
Obstructed
Washout
Downed Tree
Spoke with local people and they indicated that the land owner made area just past the mid-point impassable. They were not aware of any desire by the land owner to reopen the route.
Randy Porter
Jun 27, 2024
4x4
Obstructed
Downed Tree
Small tree downed a power line across trail just before Sandy Ridge turns into Old Fincastle. Have to back up to mud ruts to turn around.
Thomas Harper
May 25, 2024
4x4
Temporarily Closed
Massive rock sliders and tree down on top of rocks. No route threw or around. Will have to back track.

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