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Natural Bridge/Powell County Information Center
Stephen-KarenConn Says: At the Slade (Ky-11) exit off of the Mountain Parkway you will see a rest area and a red caboose next to it. This is the Natural Bridge/Powell County Information Center operated by the Chamber of Commerce. It is an excellent first stop in visiting the area because you will...
Walk across the Suspension Bridge
sabogg01 Says: On Shawntee Trail (Sp?) There is a suspension bridge a little past the Gladie historical site. It crosses the Red River. I recommend hiking down and crossing the bridge.
Stephen-KarenConn Says: An easy half mile hike from the Chimney Top parking lot leads to this very lovely arch. With its 32-foot length and 8-foot height, it is not one of the most spectacular arches, but its gently curved surfaces give the viewer an attractive example of what is known in geologic...
Gladie Cultural-Environmental Learning Center
Stephen-KarenConn Says: To accomodate the growing number of visitors to the Red River Gorge Geological Area, the Gladie Cultural-Environmental Learning Center was opened in early 2004. It is owned and operated by the Daniel Boone National Forest. Here you can learn about the cultural heritage,...
Stephen-KarenConn Says: The Gladie Cabin, a reconstructed log house, is the only structure in the Gorge that dates back to the late 1800's. It is furnished with authentic period pieces and open for public viewing, administered by the Daniel Boone National Forest. Up the hill from the house is an...
view of gorge from Natural Bridge
V_Minx Says: A friend (seen) and I hiked through the park and took a break on top of the Natural Bridge to enjoy the view of the forest & gorge. Even those who do not have a great sense of balance will likely feel safe enough crossing the Natural Bridge. In most places it is wide enough...
V_Minx Says: There are a number of well marked trails of varying difficulty that you can explore on your own. A famouos sight along one trail is the Balancing Rock. Named for obvious reasons.
Stephen-KarenConn Says: A narrow gravel road, Chimney Top Scenic Drive, leads about four miles off the KY-715 loop road to the Chimney Top parking area. You will find restrooms here. Cars going in opposite directions on this narrow gravel road can just barely pass one another if it is done at a...
Stephen-KarenConn Says: Sky Bridge forms an arch with an opening 74-feet in length and 23-feet high. It is one of the largest and perhaps the most beautiful of more than 100 natural arches to be found in the Red River Gorge. Sky Bridge belongs to the finished arch class since its surfaces are...
Miguels Pizza: Nice place, not so nice food
sabogg01 Says: I liked the location of the restaurant, and the design and colors, thought the price was good, but the particular pizza I had wasn't that great. The wait was very long even though we were the only ones there.
A trip to the Red River Gorge...
nnoah Says: A trip to the Red River Gorge is not complete without a stop at Miguel's Pizza. Miguel's is THE hangout for climbers in the Red. There is also camping for climbers at the low rate of $2 a night.
Stephen-KarenConn Says: You will need your own car, truck or motorcycle to see the Red River Gorge because there is no public transportation available.The north entrance to the Gorge is through the 900-feet-long Nada Tunnel, located on Ky. Hwy. 77, just north of Slade. This is the most interesting...
The only way to get to the Red...
nnoah Says: The only way to get to the Red River gorge is by car.If you plan to camp within the Red River gorge/Daniel Boone National forest, and park overnight at any of the trail-head parking areas, there is a fee, and you must obtain an overnight parking pass from the ranger...
nnoah Says: From Lexington, take Interstate 64 east to Exit 98 (Bert T. Combs Mtn. Parkway, #402); take the parkway to Exit 33 (Slade Exit); then turn left at the junction of KY 11/KY 15.Go 1.5 miles west on KY 15 to KY 77, and follow the signs.
sabogg01 Says: Be careful when hiking as some trails are very narrow. Some of the drops are very high! It is best to stay on the trails and not to wonder off as if something happens to you it would take longer for rescuers to find you. There are many warning signs posted throughout the...
These Clifflines are Beautiful but Dangerous
Stephen-KarenConn Says: A visit to Red River Gorge is an exhilarating experience but also a sobering one when one considers the following facts.In a recent 37 year period:* Volunteers were involved in 1,343 search and rescue missions in the Red River Gorge.* 51 of the victims died. Some had been...
nnoah Says: Bring your Backpacking gear if you plan to camp or a day pack if you are planning a day excursion. The Red River Gorge is a very rugged area in Eastern KY. Any time of the year you visit, you should bring your hiking boots and sandals as well as your rock climbing gear...
Stephen-KarenConn Says: From the Chimney Rock Overlook , look sharply left and you will see a high cliff with a crescent top - hence its name, Half Moon Rock. Half Moon Rock tapers off to the right into the valley and can be reached from there by a hiking trail. Hikers can ascend the rock for...
Stephen-KarenConn Says: Sixty miles of hiking trails criss-cross the Red River Gorge, including a section of the 278-mile-long Sheltowee Trace, a National Recreation Trail which traverses the entire length of the Daniel Boone National Forest.Trails within the Gorge lead to many of the geological...
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The main danger in the Red River Gorge area is the cliffs. There are many steep drop-offs and some falling rock dangers.
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Q: I need a list of restaurants grocery stores around Slade. I would also like to know which restaurants serve cocktails
A: Powell County is dry, no alcohol. You'll have to confine cocktails to your room or campsite
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Red River Gorge Gelogoical Area
Slade is a small town about 54 miles southeast of Lexington, Kentucky via I-64 and the Mountain Parkway. There's not much to the town: two service stations, a couple of churches, and a handful of...
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The Red River Gorge is one the premier rock climbing areas in the eastern United States. It attracts world-class climbers from all parts of the globe. There are also plenty of places to hike and camp....
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Natural Bridge & Red River Gorge
So after moving to Winchester, KY last year--I found that I was only a mere 30 minutes away from Natural Bridge & The Red River Gorge. It is a nice day trip to get away from the hustle and bustle of...
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If you are coming from the Lexington, KY area, then Slade is the last town you'll stop at before reaching the Red River Gorge state park. It is technically a part of the Daniel Boone National Forest,...
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