Outdoor Adventures

Red River Gorge Geological Area

The Red River Gorge is a canyon system on the Red River in east-central Kentucky. Geologically, it is part of the Pottsville Escarpment. Much of the Gorge is located inside the Daniel Boone National Forest and has been subsequently reserved as the Red River Gorge Geological Area, an area of around 29,000 acres.

Natural Bridge State Resort Park

Natural Bridge State Resort Park is a Kentucky state park located in Powell and Wolfe Counties along the Middle Fork of the Red River, adjacent to the Red River Gorge Geologic Area and surrounded by the Daniel Boone National Forest.

Nada Tunnel

Nada Tunnel is a historic 900-foot (270 m) long one lane tunnel on KY 77. Formerly a railway tunnel, it has often been described as the “Gateway to Red River Gorge” for the shortcut it provides motorists to the Red River Gorge.

Built for the Dana Lumber Company between 1910 and 1911, Nada Tunnel (pronounced nay-duh by locals) was an anagram of Dana. Solid limestone was blasted with dynamite and dug out with steam machinery and hand tools, with two teams working from each side of the ridge.

Pilot Knob Nature Preserve

Pilot Knob State Nature Preserve is located in Powell County, Kentucky, USA. A 730-foot outcrop is believed to be the place where Daniel Boone and his companion John Finley first looked out over the area in 1769.

Powell County Tourism

Powell County Tourism is nestled between the Appalachian Mountains and the Bluegrass, boasting over 80 miles of marked hiking trails and hundreds of unmarked trails. Phone: 606-663-1161

Creation Falls

A short waterfall hike offers peaceful scenery, sandstone cliffs, shaded paths, and year-round photo opportunities.

Sky Bridge Recreation Area

Easy trails and panoramic overlooks offer accessible adventures, perfect for first-time visitors and families.

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Via Ferrata at Torrent Falls

Steel cables, bridges, and cliffside routes create adrenaline-filled adventures above Red River Gorge canyons.

Indian Staircase Trail

This challenging trail features steep scrambles, exposed ridges, and rewarding panoramic wilderness views.

Auxier Ridge and Courthouse Rock Trail

A demanding ridge hike rewards experienced hikers with cliffside overlooks, sandstone, and stunning sunsets.

Gray’s Arch Trail

Steep, rugged forest trails lead hikers to one of Red River Gorge’s largest sandstone arches.

• Natural Bridge State Resort Park
• Gladie Cultural and Environmental Center
• Nada Tunnel
• Powell County Tourism
• Creation Falls
• Sky Bridge Recreation Area
• Red River Gorge Geological Area

Red River Adventure Canoeing

Red River Adventure Canoeing is one of the many things to do in Red River Gorge and is the only canoe and kayak outfitter located directly in the Red River Gorge.
Phone: 606-663-1012

Ray’s Hog Holler Paylake

Rays Hog Holler Paylake is a fishing spot in the Clay City Area
Phone: 859-749-5855

The Gorge Underground

Underground kayak tours guide visitors through flooded limestone mines with glowing water and unique formations.
Phone: 859-407-5844

Kentucky Reptile Zoo

Kentucky Reptile Zoo is a conservation area of reptile species. They also provide venom for antivenom and for medical and pharmaceutical research to help save lives.
Phone: 606-663-9160

Beechfork Golf Course

Phone: 606-663-9479
Address: 1476 Pompeii Road Clay City, KY

Hollerwood Offroad Adventure Park

Off-road enthusiasts explore muddy trails, rugged terrain, steep climbs, and backcountry routes across Kentucky’s wilderness.
Phone: 606-464-0333

Red River Gorge Zipline

Red River Gorge Zipline is an exhilarating, high flying adventure for all ages. Located 50 minutes from Lexington, KY and 15 minutes from Natural Bridge State Park.
Phone: 606-668-6222

Natural Bridge Sky Lift

Natural Bridge Sky Lift has provided visitors the opportunity to experience breathtaking landscape and imagery. Located amidst the scenic and world renown Daniel Boone Natural Forest and Red River Gorge Geological Area, the skylift takes you on a mile journey through spectacular mountain scenery.
Phone: 606-663-2922