r/RedRiverGorge

Any recommendations for an easy climb i can free solo?

Something 5.8 or easier and something i can top out and hike down. I don't want to down climb.

My brother and I are heading out to RRG this Thursday, and in our typical fashion we have nothing planned. We’re probably going to arrive later Thursday evening and I’m trying to find a spot that we can just park and camp at for the night.

As for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, any good recommendations for hiking/backpacking? Also open to considering some kayaking.

Any ideas? TIA

Do any of you all document your hikes at the Gorge or other places through vlogs or videos or social media posts? Over the last six months I’ve been recording my hikes and posting them to YouTube as a fun little hobby. I also like showcasing the natural beauty of the Gorge and Kentucky to others. For me personally, I’ve really enjoyed turning my hobby of hiking into content regardless of how many people watch the videos. But I am curious to hear what you lovely people do and if you document your hikes as well for a fun hobby or for other means.

A morning mountaintop in the clouds... If you haven't been there... go!

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I’m having a bachelor party at a cabin in red river George July 30-Aug 2nd and looking for some girls to party and strip for us. Any takers or recommendation?

Planning a trip up here and was wondering if you have any favorite trails or sites to camp on? Preferably within close distance of water with some good views. anything helps thanks!

Hi my bf and I are planning on hiking the Sheltowee suspension bridge in a couple weeks and I was wondering if there are any good campsites around there near jump rock and if it gets too crowded during the day. This will be our first time backpacking out here and any advice would be great!

Basically, what the title says, any problems or stories with running into bears that you've been told about or personally experienced?

The Powell County Search and Rescue team is conducting a search in and around Auxier Ridge Trail at this time. If you left a large amount of gear, some brand new, at a campsite in the last one to four days, or if you’re aware of an overdue person in the area please reply to this post or contact Powell County 911/ Dispatch at (606)663-4116.

What time of the month is the best time to go, and is it usually crowded at that spot?

Hey all, I’m looking for some water info in Red River Gorge. Myself and my nephews who I frequented the gorge with when they were younger (they are 20 now) are planning a 3-day backpacking trip this summer maybe early fall. We plan starting at Rough Trail TH off 715 then hitting Hanson’s Point, Cloud Splitter, Adena Arch, Indian Arch, Indian Staircase, and Eagle Point Buttress and finishing at Osborne Bend TH. I know it’s a pretty chill mileage trip, but the goal is to slow down and spend time at the overlooks and arches instead of pushing miles and hang.

Main question is water, I’ve been using my old map from the early 2000’s planning the route I’m trying to avoid guessing wrong on dry ridge sections. Planning to camp on the spur to Hanson’s so we’ll pack in our water for that day, then refill and filter as we descend into the valley, and camp night two along Gladie/Lost Branch so water doesn’t concern me that day. Just more curious about water options for night 3 near Eagle Point Buttress. We don’t plan camping there just near it and finishing our hike in the AM. Are the water sources in that area likely to be dry?

Also open to other route suggestions as well. We are all in decent shape and hike frequently. Just wanting to revisit a place we spent a lot of time at when they were young.

Just wanted to vent about a frustrating experience at Koomer Ridge this weekend. I've seen stories of this happening to others, never had it happen to myself. Booked Sat/Sunday night at Koomer Ridge. Check in is at 1, we got there around 3:30 after doing a few hikes and lunch with our kids after driving down from Cincy. We get there and someones tent and all their stuff is at our site. Run over to the host, they're very kind but said their hands were tied, noone can touch their stuff, just hang out while they figure out where to put us. While I'm there someone else shows up and their site has been stolen also. Place is booked and now they got to find sites for 2 families. They had been trying to call the people at both sites all day to get their stuff apparently. I wait almost an hour before telling them I'm going to set up on my site that I reserved and I'm not waiting any longer. As soon as we start unloading my stuff they swing around and they tell me they found another site for me, I check it out and it's a good site so I accept even though I'm still pissed off at being inconvenienced because someone else is a jerk. They said they almost had a big fight the weekend before over a similar situation.

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The hosts tell me the people who took our site would be charged an extra night. So you're telling me anyone can just leave their stuff on a spot and then suffer no consequences? they just got charged the 1 extra night that they ended up using anyways? Or they paid for the night they used and another night on top of it? Koomers always been my favorite campground and I was excited to bring my kids their for the first time. I'm shocked they don't have a better system for dealing with this type of situation especially as often as it seems to be happening. Thanks for the vent for whoever takes the time to read. Seems like they should have people physically check in to make sure they understand the rules and that the site is booked the day following their reservation to try and prevent this from happening. Then fine or ban people that don't follow the rules.

We’ll be visiting for the first time with our 8 year old son who loves to hike ! What are easy/safe options for trails anyone could recommend ? Thanks in advance and looking forward to exploring the area !!

I planned a stay in the area in July. Looking to make the most of my time hiking (bring the dog? don’t? to which trails?) and just being away from urban life. Suggestions welcome for being prepared, help me avoid rookie mistakes, and in general just enjoy the area. I have two full days / three nights.

Here’s a fun story I have of the Gorge. Back in January 2025 when we had all that snow and ice, me and a friend went hiking because we were getting a bit stir crazy from being stuck indoors during the two weeks of snow we had. So, we decided to hike at Natural Bridge since I knew most of the other trials would be closed for the season or hard to access. When we arrive, we see a sign saying the trails at Natural Bridge were all closed from a wildfire back in November and also likely the snow and ice. Me and my friend drove a little over an hour to get there so me and her decided we didn’t want to drive back home so we hopped the fence and hiked around in the snow, which by the way was fantastic! And there was only one another couple there who also hopped the fence so we basically had the whole park to ourselves. Anywho, after a lovely hike, we call it a day and make our way down the trail and sure enough as soon as we reach the bottom, there is a park ranger standing and waiting for us. I’m immediately terrified because I’m normally not one to do anything illegal or even questionably dubious things. The park ranger understands gives us a bit of a scolding but thankfully was lenient and let us off the hook. And to this day me and my friend will laugh at that story and love sharing it with others and is one of my favorite experiences at the Gorge.