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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.
      source: Red River Gorge
      AKA: Red River Gorge Geological Area
      Activities Click to view
      Region Details
      38 hike trails

      Region Status
      Caution as of Apr 23, 2023

      Hike Stats

      State Ranking
      #7,675
      Trails (view details)
      38
      Trails Hike
      38
      Trails Trail Running
      38
      Total Distance
      55 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      20 miles
      Total Descent
      8,855 ft
      Total Vertical
      636 ft
      Reports
      15
      Photos
      4
      Ridden Counter
      567

      Photos of Red River Gorge

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      Mar 13, 2020 @ 1:50pm
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      Mar 13, 2020 @ 1:50pm
      Mar 13, 2020

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Auxier Branch Trail (#203)
      Apr 30, 2023 @ 4:24am
      Apr 30, 2023
      		 IdealRafu
      Double Arch Trail (#201)
      Apr 30, 2023 @ 4:24am
      Apr 30, 2023
      		 IdealRafu
      Double Arch Trail (#201)
      Apr 30, 2023 @ 4:24am
      Apr 30, 2023
      		 IdealRafu
      Rough Trail FT 221
      Apr 23, 2023 @ 3:44am
      Apr 23, 2023
      		 IdealRafu
      Rough Trail FT 221
      Apr 22, 2023 @ 8:44pm
      Apr 22, 2023
      		 IdealRafu
      Hood Branch Trail
      Apr 16, 2022 @ 7:51am
      Apr 16, 2022
      		 UnknownTrail Running Brianszero
      Auxier Ridge Trail (#204)
      Mar 19, 2022 @ 11:33am
      Mar 19, 2022
      		 IdealTrail Running Brianszero
      Original Natural Bridge Trail
      Oct 21, 2021 @ 9:02am
      Oct 21, 2021
      		 IdealViper13
      Sheltowee Trace Trail
      Oct 18, 2021 @ 6:57am
      Oct 18, 2021
      		 IdealViper13
      Whittleton Arch Trail, 217
      Oct 18, 2021 @ 6:57am
      Oct 18, 2021
      		 DryViper13

      Activity Feed

      usernameactiontypetitledate
      ledgekatwishlistregionRed River Gorge
      Sep 21, 2023 @ 6:11pm
      Sep 21, 2023
      Amckee0826wishlisttrailCourthouse Rock Trail (#202)
      Sep 20, 2023 @ 8:59am
      Sep 20, 2023
      RebeccaWeimanDRswishlisttrailAuxier Ridge Trail (#204)
      Jul 29, 2023 @ 7:43pm
      Jul 29, 2023
      DanielWf2lrsvotetrailAuxier Ridge Trail (#204)
      Jun 22, 2023 @ 6:03pm
      Jun 22, 2023
      RebeccaWeimanDRswishlistregionRed River Gorge
      Jun 11, 2023 @ 1:13pm
      Jun 11, 2023

      Nearby Riding Areas

      namedistance
      Clifty Wilderness3.3 km
      Pendergrass Murray Recreation Reserve12.4 km
      Cave Run Lake 6 2218.9 km

      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Hike3855 miles8,855 ft20 miles636 ft
      		#7,675415338
      Trail Running3855 miles8,855 ft20 miles636 ft
      		#5,626215141
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