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Rating breakdown
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5 ★91%
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4 ★2%
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1 ★7%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of Red River Gorge?
- Red River Gorge is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 54 reviews.
- Where is Red River Gorge located?
- Slade, KY 40376, United States
- How can I contact Red River Gorge?
- Website: redrivergorge.com
First, I'm a mtb'er. I love to ride my bike. However, hiking the RRG is a whole different kind of peace. Most of it is unmodified by man and amazingly beautiful. There's easy tourist trails and my favorites that won't be on the official map. Views from the tops are breathtaking. Gods work really shows all around this place, from the valley to the peaks.
My husband has gone on more trips to the gorge than me, but every trip is full of great memories! We’ve hiked the Indian Staircase (which was more difficult for me) but the view was awesome! We’ve also done some other random hikes and trails over the years. We recently brought our puppy here for an overnight camping trip and had an unfortunate run in with some copperhead snakes, which we were told was common since it was during their hatching season. But still a great place for camping, day hiking, back packing, etc!
Over all amazing trip. Stayed in a cabin, hiked, went on the boat ride at under the gorge, had some local food and went to a reptile zoo. If you are new to hiking stay in the marked trails with big signs, they are very well marked. There are some trails that are not but we found it fun to navigate them. Over all we will be back.
All ages. A state park one one side with relaxed leash laws & State Lodge motel, pet friendly, fly friendly. A National Park on the other side (Ky Daniel Boone NP). It lies on the North side of the byway. It’s an international climbing destination. Basically free camping is available with like minded adventure pp at the pizza place. Dogs are allowed free, off leash. But they better be good doggers all the way around.
This was the perfect place for a family outing on a warm day in June! Because we had two small children who probably couldn’t make the hike, we opted for the sky lift. I will warn you that the seats have large gaps between the bottom and the back and the railing is pretty small. So you might want to look at pictures before you decide whether your child is old enough to do this!
The write up was beautiful! It provided a little shade and a nice breeze! Not to mention a gorgeous view! If you’re scared of heights, this might not be your thing! But I thought it was great fun!
At the top, we enjoyed walking across the natural Bridge all the way to the little gazebo. We took plenty of pictures and then continued to explore. We also enjoyed walking the opposite direction and getting to see the natural Bridge from a far!
Hubby and I love a nice challenging hike, which I’ve heard this is. Hopefully, we can return at some point without the kids and give it a go!
The write up was beautiful! It provided a little shade and a nice breeze! Not to mention a gorgeous view! If you’re scared of heights, this might not be your thing! But I thought it was great fun!
At the top, we enjoyed walking across the natural Bridge all the way to the little gazebo. We took plenty of pictures and then continued to explore. We also enjoyed walking the opposite direction and getting to see the natural Bridge from a far!
Hubby and I love a nice challenging hike, which I’ve heard this is. Hopefully, we can return at some point without the kids and give it a go!
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