Part of the Daniel Boone National Forest, the Red River Gorge is a canyon system on Kentucky’s Red River popular with hikers, climbers and other outdoor enthusiasts. Hikers love meandering through limestone and sandstone formations and trekking to the many beautiful natural arches. In fact, there are over 150 arches in the gorge—only Arches National Park has more.
Thinking of setting out on foot to explore this beautiful landscape? The hikes below are a great place to start.