Nice video!
I've been heading down to RRG & Natural Bridge State Park (6-1/2 hour drive from Chicagoland) since the early 90's, and always manage to find a new adventure. Twenty years ago I was backpacking with a buddy and set up camp on a ridge just off Rough Trail. As dusk approached several people came walking by on an unofficial path, so we asked them what was in that direction and they told us great views. Next morning before sunrise we went looking for the views, and caught the first glimpse as the sun started peeking over the ridge on the opposite side of the gorge. As we drew closer the bottom of the gorge looked like a lake, covered in a thick layer of morning mist.
We learned later the bare end of the ridge with expansive views was called Hanson's Point. Finding a magical spot like that by accident was the highlight of a trip that included the marvelous Indian Staircase loop. The spectacular portions of both hikes are on unofficial trails that are well traveled in Red River Gorge. You can find a lot of information online, but I also recommend the books by Jerrell Goodpaster (first link below has the unofficial trails) and the maps by OutrageGIS (2nd link).
https://www.amazon.com/Hinterlands-J.../dp/B095MJQBXX
https://www.outragegis.com/gorge/
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