Looking for places to explore near you? Whether you're looking for a park to spend the day or one to stay for a week, we can help. Our goal is to help you find places to explore and experience, all while providing a simple itinerary based on our own experience.
This is our recommended parking spot. There are many other options, but this is the best spot to explore the top hiking trails.
ParkingWe recommend using restrooms before starting activities, specially if you have kids.
RestroomsChimney Top Rock is one of Red River Gorge’s most iconic overlooks, featuring a massive sandstone outcrop that provides sweeping views of the surrounding cliffs, forests, and distant ridgelines.
A Chimney TopPrincess Arch is a beautiful natural sandstone arch in Red River Gorge, known for its elegant shape, easy accessibility, and scenic views of the surrounding woodland landscape.
A Princess ArchHalf Moon Arch is a unique crescent-shaped sandstone arch in Red River Gorge that offers visitors a peaceful setting and excellent opportunities for photography and exploration.
A Half Moon ArchFriendship Arch is a striking natural sandstone arch in Red River Gorge, admired for its impressive size, rugged beauty, and the scenic forest environment that surrounds it.
A Friendship ArchThis is our recommended parking spot. There are many other options, but this is the best spot to explore the top hiking trails.
ParkingWe recommend using restrooms before starting activities, specially if you have kids.
RestroomsSky Bridge Arch is a striking natural sandstone arch in the Red River Gorge Geological Area, offering panoramic views of the surrounding forested canyon and allowing visitors to walk both beneath and across the top of the formation.
To ArcoBuzzard’s Roost is a scenic overlook near the Sky Bridge Picnic Area in Red River Gorge, offering breathtaking views of the Red River valley, rugged sandstone cliffs, and some of the area's most spectacular sunset vistas.
To Buzzard's RoostSwift Creek Overlook is a picturesque viewpoint in Red River Gorge that provides sweeping views of the surrounding forested hills, sandstone cliffs, and the winding Swift Creek valley below.
To OverlookWhistling Arch is a unique natural sandstone arch in Red River Gorge known for the distinctive whistling sound that can occur when wind passes through its opening, creating an interesting geological and acoustic feature.
To Whistling ArchEagle’s Nest is a dramatic cliffside overlook in Red River Gorge that rewards hikers with breathtaking panoramic views of the Red River, surrounding sandstone ridges, and the rugged wilderness of the Daniel Boone National Forest.
To Eagle's Nest
