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      The Red River Gorge is a unique, scenic natural area that attracts thousands of visitors each year. Spectacular rock features, including sandstone arches and towering cliffs, are just part of the attraction. Outdoor enthusiasts come to the gorge year-round to enjoy hiking, camping, canoeing, wildlife viewing and other recreation opportunities.

      The Red River Gorge is designated a Geological Area, National Natural Landmark and National Archaeological District and placed on the National Register of Historic Places. A portion of the gorge is also designated as Clifty Wilderness, 12,646 acres of rugged forest landscape. It is located on Cumberland Ranger District.
      AKA: Red River Gorge Geological Area
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      Region Details
      60 hike trails

      Region Status
      Caution as of Oct 5, 2024

      Hike Stats

      State Ranking
      #6,598
      Trails (view details)
      60
      Trails Horse
      7
      Trails Hike
      60
      Trails Trail Running
      60
      Total Distance
      47 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      18 miles
      Total Descent
      8,018 ft
      Total Vertical
      617 ft
      Reports
      15
      Photos
      4
      Ridden Counter
      958

      Photos of Red River Gorge

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      May 26, 2021 @ 3:24pm
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      Mar 13, 2020 @ 1:50pm
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      Current Trail Warnings

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      Sand Gap Trail
      Oct 5, 2024 @ 1:41pm
      Oct 5, 2024
      UnknownCaitlinWq4sJcTrail Running Closed after the hurricane, most likely...

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      dirtyktmwishlisttrailactivity #60198674
      Oct 8, 2024 @ 6:19pm
      2 days
      BenCqLvmDwishlisttrailactivity #60140906 and 2 more
      Oct 7, 2024 @ 6:11pm
      3 days
      CaitlinWq4sJcaddreportactivity #60007934
      Oct 5, 2024 @ 1:42pm
      Oct 5, 2024
      CaitlinWq4sJccommenttrailactivity #60007910
      Oct 5, 2024 @ 1:41pm
      Oct 5, 2024
      markhollowayaddtrailactivity #53766902
      Jun 7, 2024 @ 10:48am
      Jun 7, 2024

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      CaitlinWq4sJctrailSand Gap TrailClosed after the hurricane (as of 10/4/24),...
      Oct 5, 2024 @ 1:41pm
      Oct 5, 2024

      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Horse7
      #2,250
      Hike6047 miles8,018 ft18 miles617 ft
      #6,598415565
      Trail Running6047 miles8,018 ft18 miles617 ft
      #5,913215184
      • By Chris-Campbell TRAILFORKS & contributors
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