Red River Gorge

[sugarcreekbrass]

Has anyone visited the Red River Gorge in Kentucky? My family just got back from camping there this weekend. My sister in law and her friend have been there before and wanted to us to go with them. It was awesome, at least what we got to see. So many hiking trails to a lot of cool things. We camped at Koomer Ridge. Next time we need to spend about 5 days to see more and try out the rock climbing thing there. Definitely worth looking into if you are wanting a getaway that's not too far.

 

[KokomoDave]

My brother-in-law swears by RRG. He lives in Louisville and that is his go-to for every vacation unless I am cooking for the holidays. Just him and his 2 dogs, a hammock and water filters. No tent, very few provisions except the bare bones kit for cooking. He even carries the American made knife I bought him for Christmas many years ago.

 

[NyleRN]

Me and my buddies have been going at least once a year for the past 4 years. I think we've done every trail there by now. Always have to hit Miguel's pizza before and afterwards

 

[rhino]

My nephews are rock climbing regulars at "the Red."

 

[spencer rifle]

Go in May when the rhododendrons are out.

 

[CampingJosh]

I haven't been down there in many years, but it's a beautiful place. My strength-to-weight ratio is way off for serious rock climbing anymore (and not because I've gotten weaker), but there's more to the area than that.

I've been eyeing the Via Ferrata (link) for over a year now, but I'm not sure when I'll actually make it down to give it a go. Hopefully soon.

 

[Dirty Steve]

Yes, go there often. If you go in the winter and you will basically have the place to yourself.

Dirty Steve

 

[sugarcreekbrass]

I haven't been down there in many years, but it's a beautiful place. My strength-to-weight ratio is way off for serious rock climbing anymore (and not because I've gotten weaker), but there's more to the area than that.

I've been eyeing the Via Ferrata (link) for over a year now, but I'm not sure when I'll actually make it down to give it a go. Hopefully soon.

That is the rock climbing thing that they were talking about. I couldn't remember the name of it. Looks like fun!

 

[1nderbeard]

great place to spend time outdoors. My family just spent a long weekend in a treehouse there.

 

[Ark]

Are there good long (10+ mile) day hikes? Looking for a neat close hiking vacation.

 

[1nderbeard]

Are there good long (10+ mile) day hikes? Looking for a neat close hiking vacation.

The state park has a number of interlooping trails that connect in different parts. You couldn't probably make it a 10+mile hike. There are also different trails aside from the park you can connect with. Plenty of hiking.