T H E G O O D WA L K is Raven Rocks, which gained infamy as the site of two hang gliders meeting death in 1976. Deep on the gorge floor are farm fields, barns and houses-such a different view than those into West Virginia's narrow New Ridge Gorge or Georgia's waterfall-filled Tallulah Gorge. To the west is Double Arch, its thick upper span separated from the thinner lower arch by just a few feet of air. If you're lucky, there will be people walking across it and their small size will help you gauge just how large the span really is. If you suffer from cremnophobia-a fear of steep cliffs-or had just walked out for the view, this is the place to turn around. From this point the Auxier Ridge Trail continues ahead for the next half mile on an exposed ridge that gets progressively narrower. Definitely a place to keep an eye on wandering children or pets. The easy walk becomes moderately strenuous as two sets of steep stairs bring the trail to the base of Courthouse Rock, described in "Hiking Kentucky" as a "boulder as big as an office building." Just beyond is an intersection that provides the opportunity to hike over to Double Arch. My choice has always been to take the undulating Castle Rock Trail back to the Auxier Ridge Trail to return to the parking lot. LODGING & DINING I opted for a luxury cabin at Natural Bridge Campground (nbcabins.com); the hot tub was a most welcome amenity after a day of woodlands walking. Open from March into November, Miguel's Pizza (miguelspizza. com) is the area's happening place. You come here as much to observe the cadre of rock climbers swapping stories as you do to have a meal. Find out more about Leonard's walking and hiking adventures at habitualhiker.com. APRIL 27-28 presented by; Celebrating Fine Art Since 1999 presented by; ART * MUSIC * FOOD * KIDS CORNER 100 Exhibitors * Fine Art & Unique Crafts - proceeds benefit - Local Scholarship Fund * Boy Scouts & Girl Scouts RAIN OR SHINE FREE ADMISSION www.celebrateclayton.com MARCH/APRIL 2019 13http://www.habitualhiker.com https://www.remax.com/realestateagentoffice/blueridge-ga-30513-lauraelleby-id31552164.html http://www.celebrateclayton.com