Red River Gorge, Natural canyon system in Slade, Kentucky, United States
The Red River Gorge extends across 29,000 acres of land, featuring sandstone cliffs, rock shelters, waterfalls, and over 100 natural stone arches.
Archaeological discoveries within the gorge's rock shelters reveal human occupation dating back 11,000 years, with numerous artifacts from indigenous peoples.
The Nada Tunnel, constructed between 1910 and 1912, remains a primary entrance point to the gorge and represents the area's logging industry heritage.
Visitors must obtain overnight permits for camping, and the area offers more than 60 miles of maintained trails throughout the Daniel Boone National Forest.
The gorge contains the white-haired goldenrod plant, which grows naturally only in this specific region of Kentucky.
Location: Kentucky
GPS coordinates: 37.83400,-83.60790
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:28
Kentucky combines natural areas and historical places. The state includes cave systems, Civil War battlefields, colonial structures, and rock formations. Mammoth Cave, the Civil War sites in Perryville and Mill Springs display the state's natural and cultural heritage.
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