Guided Hiking in
Red River Gorge, Kentucky
The Red River Gorge is our home and we are proud to share the natural splendor and highlight local businesses that make this place near and dear to us.
Book today with
Red River Gorge Experiences
About RRG Experiences
All of our hiking guides are CPR/First Aid Certified, our lead guides are trained as Leave No Trace Trainers and all hold Wilderness First Aid certifications. Collectively we have traversed and ascended more than 2,000 miles in total from all of the trails we have hiked and routes we have rock climbed in the region.
We would love to take you on a hike and can curate your entire visit with customized itineraries so that you make the most of your time in the Red.
Red River Gorge Experiences is a woman owned business, dually insured hiking guide and trip planning service committed to getting all people outdoors. We are authorized to lead guided hikes on private property and nature preserves in the area, and are awaiting a special use permit with the USFS to guide hikes in the Daniel Boone National Forest.
Hiking tours and customized itineraries chock full of adventure are waiting for you!
Private Guided Hikes
This option is for you if you need more schedule flexibility or want to have a hike planned specifically for you or your group.
Rock Climbing / Hiking Packages
Do you have some folks in your group that want to rock climb and others that just want to hike? We can make that happen!
Red River Gorge Geological Area
Known as The Red by rock climbers and The Gorge by many Kentuckians, the area was Federally protected in 1993. Join us for a guided hike for a little taste of the region’s history and what makes it so special.
Happy First Day of Spring, friends!
These images are from 2022, but are a sign of what’s to come.
The Eastern Redbuds are starting to flower and a few Trilliums are already on display.
It’s always a great time to visit the Red River Gorge. Springtime happens to be when you can soak up a beautiful display of renewal in the outdoors.
Come and explore on your own, or with us - we’re happy to help you make the most of your time in the RRG!
Private customized hikes or scheduled public hikes are available.
Contact us - rrgexperiences.com or 859-379-8328
📍images were gratefully and respectfully taken on the ancestral homelands of Cherokee and Shawnee Peoples
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Hello fellow waterfall fans! Now is a great time to see stunning ephemeral waterfalls in Kentucky’s Red River Gorge region.
These waterfalls flow when there’s been enough precipitation in the area. Due to their intermittent existence, the flow and volume varies - but they always impress.
Join us for a customized guided hiking experience and soak up scenes like this in person!
Private customized hikes are available now, scheduled public hikes are available starting mid-March.
Contact us - rrgexperiences.com or 859-379-8328
📍ancestral homelands of Cherokee and Shawnee Peoples
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We believe that the outdoors is for everyone. With respect and intention, we foster inclusive experiences so that hikers feel welcome to show up and recreate in the outdoors as their authentic self.✨
Our hikes are an immersive experience for the senses. Our appreciation for the region is palpable and our enthusiasm for sharing the trail with folks is contagious.🌿
Come experience the awe and wonder of Kentucky's Red River Gorge with us. Whether you are new to the area or are a seasoned visitor, we have something unique to share with you.😯
If you have barriers that limit your ability to book with us, please contact us to discuss them at rrgexperiences@gmail.com or call us at 859-379-8328. We will work with you as best we can to help share an adventure with you.👍
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📍 images are from hikes respectfully and gratefully experienced on ancestral lands of the Osage, Shawnee, and Cherokee peoples
Image descriptions are in the comments:
We were lucky to get out and share these sweet waterfalls and the trail with a new friend last weekend before the temperatures drop here in Kentucky.
Enjoy the sights and sounds from our day immersed in the beauty of @muirvalley and come join us when you are able!
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📍the ancestral homelands of the Cherokee, Shawnee and Osage Peoples
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There has been a host of research to tout the benefits of time outdoors in the natural world. It is recommended that people have at least 120 minutes a week of time outside to maximize the benefits that nature provides.
Add in a little bit of discomfort or a twist to your expectations for your outdoor experience and those moments will likely be even more impactful.
This photo was taken during a hike where the precipitation varied from sprinkles to a deluge for no less than 4 miles of the hike. Was everyone always smiling and happy like this along the way? No. But did each person push through their discomfort and support each other along the way? Absolutely!
Two years later, the stories are still being shared from this hike. Now the smiles are accompanied by laughter and the warmth of memories from the experience.
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Image information: 3 women hikers stand on a bridge over a creek in the woods of Kentucky, smiling at the camera in the rain.
Hi friends, it’s Jen here, aka Red River Gorge Experiences. While this is my business endeavor, the goals for the business are shared and supported by so many people, and I am beyond grateful!
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It is a gift to be part of this community and to share the beauty and wonder of the area with others.
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Thank you for sharing this journey with me, for telling others about Red River Gorge Experiences and for joining us on the trails and allowing us to share intentionally curated experiences with you.
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We look forward to meeting more wonderful souls and sharing more meaningful adventures together in the year ahead.
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📍Respectfully and gratefully recorded on the ancestral homelands of the Cherokee, Shawnee, and Osage peoples.
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While the Red River Gorge is in the “brown and down” phase of the Fall, we are still celebrating our good fortune for the spectacular season it has been.
This reel opens with the pano video shot from our favorite view on the Andrew’s Double Arch hike on private property, then transitions to the same spot 1 month later when Mother Nature was bursting with color.
We are grateful to have experienced this beauty, and to share it with others thanks to the generosity of the land owner who allows us to traipse on their land.
We’re hosting public group and private hikes in the RRG region through December 11th - we still have some spots available, get in touch and we’ll be happy to share the trail with you! 859-379-8328 or rrgexperiences.com
If we don’t see you before December 11th, we’ll be back and kicking off year-round adventures in March 2023.
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📍Our gratitude for enjoying this space includes respectfully acknowledging that this land is the ancestral homelands of the Cherokee, Shawnee, and Osage peoples.
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We couldn’t have asked for a better way to close out October than hiking with a group of folks from the Louisville network of Outdoor Afro!
We learned some navigation tips, a little bit about folklore and geology and what makes @muirvalley and the Red River Gorge so special. Most of all we built and expanded our community connections and even helped someone find their niche in nature.
What a fantastic day!
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@outdoorafro celebrates and inspires Black connections and leadership in nature. Give them a follow and check out outdoorafro.org to find a network near you and join them on the trail!
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📍Ancestral homelands of the Cherokee, Shawnee Yuchi, and Osage peoples.
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The golden hour in the RRG was stellar tonight with some of the Fall colors still on display.
We are all pretty amazed by the colors this year, Mother Nature has certainly put on a show for us in the Red River Gorge.
Come see them for yourself before they are gone. And if you need help planning your trip or getting on the trail, get in touch with us at 859-379-8328 or rrgexperiences.com.
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Video is a panoramic view of Fall colors and terrain from an overlook on private property at sunset in Kentucky’s Red River Gorge.
Kentucky’s Red River Gorge is stunning in any season, Fall just has a bit more color. Come see it for yourself!
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Kentucky's Red River Gorge is beautiful any time of year - but Fall brings about a display like no other. Join us for an amazing experience with a guided hike on private property.
This hike is on mostly unimproved trails - hikers will need to use their hands and feet and what mother nature provides to climb up and down the hillside. Efforts are richly rewarded with 2 stunning overlooks with expansive views, and Andrew's Double Arch.
The hike wraps up with a journey through time, visiting reminders of ancient people that once called the area home, as well as a nod to Kentucky's spirited past.
Whether booking for 1 or up to 8 people, you'll have the guides and the experience all to yourself on this private hike.
Contact us at 859-379-8328 or send us a Booking Request at rrgexperiences.com.
Various dates are available throughout the Fall 2022 season.
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Red River Gorge private hike experience to Andrew’s Double Arch and overlooks - dates available, contact us to book your tour! 🍁🥾
rrgexperiences.com or 859-379-8328
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