Hiking red river gorge in the daniel boone national forest. The red river gorge is a uniquely scenic area in the daniel boone national forest. Balanced rock and the natural bridge state resort park in kentucky. Red river gorge national scenic byway drive though our beautiful county from the comfort of your own vehicle. Hiking hiking in the red river gorge is predominately done on established trails within the daniel boone national forest. Red river gorge kentucky park daniel boone national forest. The red river gorge overall map to the right shows the various resorts listed below. Fishing in daniel boone national forest natural atlas. Daniel boone national forest national forest foundation. Daniel boone national forest the daniel boone national forest is located along the cumberland plateau in the appalachian foothills of eastern kentucky. With a pixel resolution of 5foot, this is the most. Rport red river usa national wild and scenic rivers.
Hiking red river gorge in kentucky brought me down from chicago to experience the backcountry trails in the daniel boone national forest. Rock climbers, hikers, canoeists and campers are among those who come to enjoy and explore this rugged landscape, often referred to as simply the red by its most frequent visitors. Daniel boone backcountry byway southern four wheel drive. College avenue stanton, ky 40380 6066632852 gladie culturalenvironmental learning center 3451 state route 715 frenchburg, ky 40322 6066638100. Out on a limb red river gorge cabin rentals cabins. The red river gorge itself is a designated national natural landmark, along with the rock creek natural research.
Forest service daniel boone national forest 100 vaught road winchester, kentucky 40391 phone. There is a small waterfall about a mile from the trailhead and a beautiful series of cascades near the trails junction with the sheltowee trace. An insiders guide to the daniel boone national forest. Backpacking red river gorge daniel boone national forest. This draft environmental impact statement deis and wild and scenic river study report evaluates four alternatives for future management of the red river, kentucky. Daniel boone national forest is located in kentucky and encompasses over 707,000 acres of mostly rugged terrain. Hiking kentuckys red river gorge is the definitive guide to trails in the red. Daniel boone national forest hiking map natural atlas. Red river gorge has been designated a national natural landmark and national archaeological district, and it is listed on the national register of historic places. Nearly all of the daniel boone national forest was logged at least once before its acquisition by the forest service in 1937. Red river gorge boasts some of the most unique and rugged scenery in the region and is also home to over 100 natural rock arches from the small but interesting, to large and magnificent. This pdf contains quite a bit of information and you are welcome to print it out. The sheltowee trace map was released in 2014 north and 2015 south.
This area hosts an impressive collection of natural arches or natural bridges, as they are often call, spread across some relatively young forest in the hills of eastern kentucky, about 1 hour shy of. This magical forest is a true american treasure and sings to the soul when one enters it. The sopa report opens in a separate browser window. Other areas of interest include the natural arch scenic area, beaver creek wilderness, and the red river gorge geologic area. Red river gorge cabin rentals is currently offering 20% off. Forest servicedaniel boone national forest, forest. Jun 05, 20 hiking red river gorge in kentucky brought me down from chicago to experience the backcountry trails in the daniel boone national forest. Theres a small number of premarked sites here, all within the cumberland ranger district and near cave run lake.
The red river flows through the red river gorge geological area and bisects the clifty wilderness. Sandstone cliffs, rock shelters, natural stone arches and boulders provide excellent views of unique geological features nestled among the mountain laurel, rhododendron and hemlocks. Explore your national forests and grasslands with the new and improved visitor map 2. The red river gorge, cave run, north, south and central maps are also periodically available for. Summary of stream inventories in the red river gorge. The trail is primarily used for hiking, trail running, camping, and backpacking and is accessible yearround. Indian creek daniel boone national forest frenchburg. Book a cozy cabin in the woods and forge family memories that your kids will treasure forever. Much of red river gorge is located inside the daniel boone national forest and has been subsequently reserved as the red river gorge geological area, an area of around 29,000 acres. It is an incredible home situated close to suzannas arch trail. Jan 20, 2014 for this adventure, well be visiting a very unique geological area within kentuckys daniel boone national forest, called red river gorge. Red river gorge stanton ranger district daniel boone information you may request information about trail conditions, trail maps, and recreation opportunity guides from.
Welcome to the red, the best kept family vacation secret this side of the mississippi. Kentuckys red river gorge national forest foundation. Map red river gorge geological area, daniel boone national. There are arches up and down the entire forest along with waterfalls. Summary of stream inventories in the red river gorge, daniel. The daniel boone national forest originally the cumberland national forest is a national forest in kentucky. Interactive visitor map forest service visitor map. The land is characterized by steep forested ridges dissected by narrow ravines and over 3,400 miles of sandstone cliffs.
The many unique species of bird, tree, plant and animal all reside harmoniously with the many families, climbers, birdwatchers, hikers and bikers that visit this amazing. Sep 06, 2008 balanced rock and the natural bridge state resort park in kentucky. This summer we are planning an update to our popular red river gorge trail map. In spring 2011, the daniel boone national forest dbnf requested assistance from the usda forest service, southern research station, center for aquatic technology transfer catt with stream habitat, fish, and macroinvertebrate inventories at 7 sites within the red river gorge watershed protection plan area walker and cotton 2011. Named for daniel boone, american pioneer and explorer who founded one of the first settlements west of the appalachians, the forest delights with an incredible landscape featuring over one hundred.
T he red river gorge is a place where mighty sandstone arches rise to the heavens and forest niches hide delicate wildflowers that grow nowhere else on the planet. If youve been wanting to explore the backwoods part of daniel boone national forest sans huge, busy campgrounds, paragon dispersed camping area is your best bet. There are numerous hiking trails and scenic wonders to explore. Hiking red river gorge kentucky backpacking in fall.
Daniel boone national forest is the only national forest completely within the boundary of kentucky. Since the release of the lidar point cloud data for daniel boone national forest, we have been excited to start the project. Best trails in daniel boone national forest kentucky. Combine soft red sandstone, rushing mountain streams, and a few million years of erosion, and the result is the fantastic formations of kentuckys red river gorge geologic area rrgga. Creation falls in red river gorge area check out tripadvisor members 1,237 candid photos and videos of daniel boone national forest. Possible day trips are exploring the 26,000acre clifty wilderness area, red river gorge area, sheltowee trace national recreation trail, gladie historic site, driving the scenic loop of state rts. Please open and print the overall map to the right, then open and print your individual resort map below that your specific cabin is located in. Red river gorge geological area, daniel boone national forest. Spanning more than two million acres and 21 counties, the daniel boone national forest in kentucky is a hidden gem just waiting for you to explore. May 15, 2016 red river gorge is a part of the daniel boone national forest in kentucky. Includes indexed table of recreation sites, index to topographic sheets, and location map.
The daniel boone backcountry byway dbbb is a high clearance 4wd route comprised of improved and unimproved county and public roads over 100 miles long centered around the scenic red river gorge and daniel boone national forest in eastern kentucky. Rough trail, located in the red river gorge on the cumberland district, extends. These trail guides and maps provide information about trails, campgrounds and recreation areas. We have camped around the red river gorge area as well as the sterns area. Daniel boone national forest, a kentucky national forest. This web page has links to a multitude of downloadable pdf trail guides and maps throughout the daniel boone national forest. Daniel boone national forest is located in kentucky and encompasses over 707,000 acres. A 319mile backcountry trail that spans the daniel boone national forest and the big south fork national recreation river and recreation area. Red river gorge geological area, daniel boone national forest, kentucky. The current sopa report contains a list of proposed actions that will begin or are currently undergoing environmental analysis and documentation. Forest service facebook page is a combined effort of the. Map showing the location of daniel boone national forest. For this adventure, well be visiting a very unique geological area within kentuckys daniel boone national forest, called red river gorge. Lots of great hikes all over the forests highlighted by the sheltowee trace which traverses the entire commonwealth of kentucky.
Red river gorge is a part of the daniel boone national forest in kentucky. Normally, when i come down from the north, i usually hit the great smoky mountains, but it is more than a ten hour drive to this section of the appalachian mountains, so i was looking at closer alternatives. This draft environmental impact statement deis and wild and scenic river study report evaluates four alternatives for future management of. Maps red river gorge cabin rentals red river gorge and.
Creation falls in red river gorge area picture of daniel. The dbbb is of moderate difficulty and open to licensed vehicles only. Red river gorge scenic byway kentucky scenic drives on. Reminder that the red river gorge and most developed recreation areas in the daniel boone national forest are temporarily shut down to public access to help protect the health and safety of visitors and staff. Experience 1 of only 3 national scenic byways in kentucky on the red river gorge national scenic byway. Officially known as the red river gorge geological area, it is part of the much larger daniel boone national forest. It is free to camp anywhere along indian creek but you need a pass in order to be in the park between 10 pm and 6 am. The daniel boone national forrest is named after the folk hero, daniel boone himself. Originally named the cumberland nf in 1937, the current proclamation boundary is nearly 2,100,000 acres, but private land tracts are littered throughout the forest and the forest service manages 706,000 acres. Originally named the cumberland nf in 1937, the current proclamation boundary is nearly 2,100,000 acres, but private land tracts are littered.
In daniel boone national forest, red river gorge geological area, there is only one place for truck camping in this district that is not in a campground. Out on a limb is an amazing treehouse built right here in cliffview resort. Hiking red river gorge kentucky backpacking in fall sintax77. Usda forest service sopa daniel boone national forest. The name of the forest was changed in 1966 in honor of the explorer daniel boone. See more ideas about red river gorge, red river and daniel boone national forest. Red river gorge, daniel boone national forest, ky sep 23rd sep 29th 2018.
The daniel boone national forest boasts a pioneer weapons hunting area on the morehead ranger district. Nestled in the heart of the daniel boone national forest, the red river gorge attracts thousands of outdoor recreation enthusiasts year round. See more ideas about red river gorge, daniel boone national forest and natural bridge. You will need both maps to find your specific cabin. This drive travels from stanton to zachariah, kentucky through the red river gorge national geological area nestled the daniel boone national forest. As part of the rei coop family, were dedicated to making websites and mobile apps that help outdoor enthusiasts connect, share information and get out into the places they love to play. Established in 1937, it includes 708,000 acres 287,000 ha of federally owned land within a 2,100,000 acres 850,000 ha proclamation bounty. It is designated a geological area as it is well known for its natural rock arches the most famous of these being grays. The daniel boone national forest is a national forest in kentucky. This 46 mile journey starts in stanton winds its way through the red river gorge and also through natural bridge state park. Sandstone cliffs, rock shelters, natural stone arches and boulders provide excellent views of unique geological features nestled among. Hiking trails range from less than a half mile long and easy terrain to strenuous overnight trips, but there is a trail to appeal to all ability levels. Established in 1937, it was originally named the cumberland national forest, after the core region called the cumberland purchase unit.