The hiking club headed up Ewing trail to visit the Sand Cave for the third time since our inception in 2013. We have hiked it every other year. The Sand Cave is within our own county, at least the trailhead is, and it is one of the most magnificent features I have ever seen.
The hike begins in Rose Hill at the Civic Park. It is among the most difficult hikes we do, and involves quite a climb. Once at the top on Ridge Trail, you think you have it licked, but the trail drops down over the ridge into Kentucky and the footing becomes a little tough. But the high steps into the cave can be accomplished by even short legged people like me with the help of hiking sticks. Once at the bottom, you must navigate a small stream that is created from a waterfall at the cave's entrance. Then you are there, in a huge opening, that holds an acre and a half of sand. It is an awesome sight! If you want to get a nice picture, you then have to climb to the rear wall of the cave in loose, fine sand, and that is difficult too! However, it is well worth it, and I don't mind returning in the future.
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| Waterfall at Cave's Entrance |
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| Entering the Cave |
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From the rear wall
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