Daniel Boone National Forest - Red River Gorge Geological Area
More than 100 natural sandstone arches can be found in the 40,000 acres of the Red River Gorge,
along with nearly 70 miles of trails. Many trails are considered strenuous so hikers should consider
physical ability before choosing a trail to hike. Area maps give the length of the hike to be able to plan
your time. A good rule of thumb is to plan approximately 35-45 minute per mile of hiking time for the
casual hiker in this terrain. For digital maps, information and audio tours about the Red River Gorge,
download the Daniel Boone National Forest app, available on the Google play store and the Apple
app store.
Sky Bridge and Grays Arch provide picnic areas, restrooms, great scenery, and trails. All official trails
have a name, number, and are marked with white diamonds painted on trees. If you are unfamiliar
with the area please stick to the designated trails only, as they are maintained.
One of the most interesting features of the “Gorge” is the Nada Tunnel, a 900 ft tunnel along Rt. 77.
Built in the early 1900’s, this one lane tunnel once provided railroad transport of timber from the
Gorge.
Back Country Camping
1 day = $3 3 days = $5 Annual = $30
Dispersed camping (back country) requires a permit. The permit is a hang tag that hangs from your
rear view mirror of your vehicle and must be displayed between 10pm and 6am. Permits can be purchased
from Gladie Center, Daniel Boone Coffee Shop, and local gas stations and convenience stores.
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