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Red River Gorge: Wild. Rugged. 100% Kentucky.

By KY for KY Store Admin |

 

Red River Gorge: Kentucky’s Best-Kept Adventure Secret

Nestled about an hour east of Lexington in the Daniel Boone National Forest, Red River Gorge is a stunning wilderness area packed with unforgettable natural beauty  .

📸 What Makes It Spectacular:

  • Over 100 sandstone arches—the highest concentration east of the Rockies.

  • Dramatic cliffs, canyons, and storybook rock shelters.

  • Tumbling waterfalls, including the scenic Creation Falls  .

🥾 What You Can Do:

  • Arch-spotting hikes on over 600 miles of trails—don’t miss Grays Arch, Sky Bridge, and Rock Bridge  .

  • Rock climbing or via ferrata experiences with guides offering beginner-friendly routes  .

  • Ziplining 300 feet over lush treetops for a bird’s-eye view  .

  • Paddling in an underground flooded mine—a glow-in-the-dark kayak experience that’s equal parts eerie and enchanting  .

🏡 Where to Stay & Eat:

  • Sleep in unique spots like a cliff-mounted treehouse (“Cliff Dweller”) with panoramic views  .

  • Grab a legendary slice at Miguel’s Pizza—a Gorge institution  .

  • Savor smoked meats and bourbon cocktails at RedPoint BBQ, perched on a family farm.

 

 

🎒 Before You Go:

👉 Check out Southern Living’s full feature on Red River Gorge here:

This Underrated Kentucky Spot Is Home To The South’s Most Breathtaking Scenery

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