Guided Hiking in
Red River Gorge, Kentucky
Away from the crowds | Immersed in nature | Offering private and inclusive group hikes
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Red River Gorge Experiences
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About RRG Experiences
Safety of our team and those we share the trail with are a priority – and as such all of our guides are CPR/First Aid certified, and some of the team have the Wilderness First Aid and Wilderness First Responder certifications. We endeavor to make outdoor spaces welcoming to all people and to remove barriers to access as much as we are able to do so.
We would love to share the trail with you and are happy to help our hiking guests curate their 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 small business, committed to providing welcoming and inclusive experiences for all people. We are a licensed and insured hiking guide service authorized to lead guided hikes on private property and nature preserves in the area.
We partner with other agencies to offer guided rock climbing experiences and guided 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.
Hello Friends! While RRG experiences thrives and exists beyond one person, administratively it’s a one person show, and that’s me, Jen. Hence the minimal social media presence. 😁
I am much more about the in-person experiences - it’s where I excel and the folks who support the business and help lead hikes also shine.
But, I also recognize that social media is how folks can get a sense of what RRG Experiences is about - so, I’ll try to share content more often.
For now - I’m sharing a few images to give you a look at what we have been up to and things that we love about the region:
1. Photo from the deck of Sunset Rock Cabin (great location with 2 private ridge top overlooks - my favorite cabin in the RRG)
2. Group pic of friends from NY who gathered for a KY adventure this year - we coordinated with @bluegrassclimbingschool to combine rock climbing and hiking in their afternoon excursion
3. Sunrise photo of fog lifting from the valley floor
4. A plethora of peppers at the @rrgfarmersmarket
5. Hike with @escapeandgrowwellness
6. Waterfall destination for women’s wellness retreat
7. Group pic at Liz’s Arch with @talltreesnaturewalks
8. Sunset photo with low clouds and fog after a storm rolled through
9. Sunrise hike with my girl, Charlie, on Auxier Ridge (my personal favorite sunrise hike)
Reach out anytime via text/call at 859-379-8328 or email rrgexperiences@gmail.com to coordinate an adventure.
Thank you for your support!
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With respect and appreciation we recreate on the ancestral lands of the Osage, Shawnee and Cherokee peoples
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✨Join us for this unique guided hike that will include surprises for even the most seasoned Red River Gorge explorer!
🥾The hike is suited for people ages 14 and older who are able to walk or move on uneven dirt trails, stairs, rock scramble (no rock climbing is required - but folks might need to use hands and feet to move around large rocks on the path).
😅The trails are considered moderate/strenuous and we will cover approximately 5 miles of terrain.
Does this sound like your type of fun!? Then join us - we can take up to 10 adventurers on this hike.
📲Call/text 859-379-8328 or email rrgexperiences@gmail.com to book your spot.
Sorry, no furry adventure friends are allowed to join the fun this time. 🚫🐾
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We are honored to conduct hikes on the ancestral lands of the Shawnee and Cherokee peoples. 🤍🍃
#redrivergorge #hiking #kentucky #waterfalls #arches
Take a moment to pause, reconnect with yourself and your connection to outdoor spaces and give yourself the gift of presence by joining us for this unique guided nature immersion in the Red River Gorge.
This program is suited for people ages 14 and older who are able to walk on uneven dirt trails for up to 2.5 miles. Space is limited to 10 folks, grab your spot today!
Sorry, no furry adventure friends are allowed to join the fun this time.
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We are honored to conduct hikes on the ancestral lands of the Shawnee and Cherokee peoples
#redrivergorge #springequinox #hiking #kentucky #forestbathing
Forest Bathing + Red River Gorge Magic = Next Level Experience
Among many amazing things, Andi of @talltreesnaturewalks is a Certified Forest Therapy Guide. She’ll be leading the group through a nature immersion experience for the senses. Come reap the rewards of guided forest bathing during our Spring Equinox hike, Saturday, March 21.
We’ll meet at 9:30AM, then drive to our hiking destination.
Contact us at rrgexperiences@gmail.com or use the Contact Us form on the website to save your spot!
We look forward to starting the Spring season with you!
A portion of the proceeds for this hike supports a local nature preserve.
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Our hikes are respectfully conducted on the ancestral lands of the Cherokee and Shawnee peoples.
#redrivergorge #forestbathingtherapy #hiking #kentucky #spring
Join us to celebrate the Spring Equinox and the splendor of the Red River Gorge region! This public group hike will be a feast for the senses as Andi of @talltreesnaturewalks guides participants in a special nature immersion experience (aka Forest Bathing).
The hike is suited for people ages 14 and older who are able to walk on uneven dirt trails for up to 2.5 miles. Space is limited to 10 hikers, grab your spot today!
Sorry, no furry adventure friends are allowed to join the fun this time.
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We are honored to conduct hikes on the ancestral lands of the Shawnee and Cherokee peoples
#redrivergorge #springequinox #hiking #kentucky #forestbathing
Join us for our Arches, Caves and Waterfalls hike with a twist! We will welcome the start of the Summer season with a guided hike immersed in the awe and wonder of the Red River Gorge!
This experience will take you through the woods on dirt trails, navigating large rocks, delighting in small arches, a cave and basking in the sound of some ephemeral waterfalls!
Distance: 5 miles
Experience duration: 4 hours
Recommended for hikers 12 and older
Reach out if you have any questions and to book your spot for Summer Solstice Hike (our Arches, Caves & Waterfalls hike with a twist), Friday, June 20, 2025 @ 9AM. Snacks, good vibes and stories provided.
Call 859-379-8328 or email rrgexperiences@gmail.com with any questions and to book your spot.
Red River Gorge Experiences is a woman-owned small business dedicated to getting all people outdoors. We are your ally in adventure!
📍 hikes are respectfully and gratefully experienced on ancestral lands of the Shawnee and Cherokee peoples
#visitrrg #rrgexperiences #redrivergorge #rrg #getoutside #explorekentucky #travelky #visitlex #explorestanton #diversifyoutdoors #muirvalley
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Join us and welcome the start of the Summer season with a guided hike immersed in the awe and wonder of the Red River Gorge!
This experience will take you through the woods on dirt trails, navigating large rocks, delighting in small arches, a cave and maybe even basking in the sound of some ephemeral waterfalls!
Distance: 5 miles
Experience duration: 4 hours
Recommended for hikers 12 and older
Reach out if you have any questions and to book your spot for Summer Solstice Hike (our Arches, Caves & Waterfalls hike with a twist), Friday, June 20, 2025 @ 9AM.
Call 859-379-8328 or email rrgexperiences@gmail.com with any questions and to book your spot.
📍 hikes are respectfully and gratefully experienced on ancestral lands of the Shawnee and Cherokee peoples
#visitrrg #rrgexperiences #redrivergorge #rrg #getoutside #explorekentucky #travelky #visitlex #explorestanton #diversifyoutdoors #muirvalley
@gopowelltourism @muirvalley @wolfetourism
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2025
Experience the joy, awe and wonder of discovering what plants and creatures call the woods home, and which of those plants make tasty snacks for people, too!
This program is a slow paced walk along an uneven dirt trail and in the woods. Explorers might walk up to 2.5 miles during this guided adventure.
We recommend this program for ages 8 and older, but if you have younger explorers that are ready to tackle up to 3 miles of roaming, they can join the fun, too! Reach out if you have any questions and to book your spot for Animal Tracks & Woodland Snacks, Saturday, February 8, 2025 @ 2PM.
Call 859-379-8328 or email rrgexperiences@gmail.com with any questions and to book.
📍 hikes are respectfully and gratefully experienced on ancestral lands of the Shawnee and Cherokee peoples
#visitrrg #rrgexperiences #redrivergorge #rrg #getoutside #explorekentucky #travelky #visitlex #explorestanton #diversifyoutdoors
@gopowelltourism @muirvalley @wolfetourism
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2025
Join us to spark your curiosity and sense of adventure as you wander through the woods with your naturalist guide to see what woodland creatures have been there before you. Along the way your guide will also point out snacks the woods provides for people, too!
We recommend this program for ages 8 and older, but if you have younger explorers that are ready to tackle up to 3 miles of roaming, they can join the fun, too! Reach out if you have any questions and to book your spot for Animal Tracks & Woodland Snacks, Saturday, February 8, 2025 @ 2PM.
Call 859-379-8328 or email rrgexperiences@gmail.com with any questions and to book your spot.
📍 hikes are respectfully and gratefully experienced on ancestral lands of the Shawnee and Cherokee peoples
#visitrrg #rrgexperiences #redrivergorge #rrg #getoutside #explorekentucky #travelky #visitlex #explorestanton #diversifyoutdoors
@gopowelltourism @muirvalley @wolfetourism
RESCHEDULED TO SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2025.
Start the new year off with an adventure that’s fun for all ages. We recommend this for ages 8 and older, but if you have younger explorers that are ready to tackle up to 3 miles of roaming, they can join the fun, too! Reach out if you have any questions and to book your spot for Animal Tracks & Woodland Snacks, Saturday, February 8, 2025 @ 2PM.
Call 859-379-8328 or email rrgexperiences@gmail.com with any questions and to book your spot.
📍 hikes are respectfully and gratefully experienced on ancestral lands of the Shawnee and Cherokee peoples
#visitrrg #rrgexperiences #redrivergorge #rrg #getoutside #explorekentucky #travelky #visitlex #explorestanton #diversifyoutdoors
@gopowelltourism @muirvalley @wolfetourism
The magic of the Red River Gorge was on sparkling display this morning after some recent snowfall. Today marks the first day of winter, and tomorrow begins incremental increases of daylight in the days ahead.
We are thankful to be able to respectfully explore this land, and we are honored to share it with you.
Our next scheduled hike is January 10, 2025 - Animal Tracks & Woodland Snacks, we hope you can join us!
Private guided hikes are available year-round.
Call or email us to book your next adventure in the Red River Gorge!
📍 images are from hikes gratefully experienced on ancestral lands of the Shawnee and Cherokee peoples
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It is a special time of year to explore the woods - a majority of the trees and shrubs have dropped their leaves so you can see treasures typically hidden by foliage.
Join us for an adventure and discover new things that speak to your soul when you disconnect from busyness and savor the simplicity of being outdoors.
Contact us at 859-379-8328 or rrgexperiences@gmail.com
📍 images are from hikes respectfully and gratefully experienced on ancestral lands of the Shawnee and Cherokee peoples
#hikeky #rrgexperiences #rrg #explorekentucky #redrivergorge #travelky #explorestanton #powellcountyrourism #visitrrg #diversifyoutdoors #hiking #guidedhikes #travelky #danielboonenationalforest #muirvalley #outdoorsforall #womanownedbusiness #smallbusiness
