Red River Gorge
The Red River Gorge is a canyon system on the Red River in east-central Kentucky, United States. Geologically it is part of the Pottsville Escarpment. The gorge lies within the Daniel Boone National Forest and was subsequently designated the Red River Gorge Geological Area, an area of around 29,000 acres Clifty Wilderness Area lies entirely within the geological area in the Red River Gorge.- Type: Area
- Description: canyon system in Kentucky, National Natural Landmark
- Also known as: “Red River Gorge Geological Area” and “The Red”
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Pine Ridge and Rogers.
Pine Ridge
Hamlet
Pine Ridge is an unincorporated community in Wolfe County, Kentucky, United States. Pine Ridge is situated 3 miles south of Red River Gorge.
Rogers
Hamlet
Rogers is an unincorporated community in Wolfe County, Kentucky. Rogers is situated 5 miles south of Red River Gorge.
Slade
Hamlet
Slade is an unincorporated community in Powell County, Kentucky, United States. Slade is situated 6 miles west of Red River Gorge.
Red River Gorge
- Categories: protected area and canyon
- Location: Wolfe, Kentucky, South, United States, North America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
37.81005° or 37° 48′ 36″ north
Longitude
-83.60262° or 83° 36′ 9″ west
Elevation
1,129 feet (344 metres)
Open location code
869RR96W+2X
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In Other Languages
From Chinese to German—“Red River Gorge” goes by many names.
- Chinese: “紅河峽谷地區”
- Chinese: “紅河河谷”
- Chinese: “红河河谷”
- Dutch: “Red River Gorge”
- French: “Red River Gorge”
- German: “Red River Gorge”
Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Glencairn and Valeria.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Whistling Arch and Angel Windows.
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