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Kentucky, United States

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Adventures in Kentucky

Kentucky is rolling, forested country, and in its east the Red River Gorge cuts through sandstone cliffs, arches and overhangs. Its pocketed walls make it one of the finest sport-climbing areas in the world.

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Destinations in Kentucky

All adventures in Kentucky

2 adventures

Climbing in the Red River GorgeClimbing3 sectors
Epic
Duration
6 days
Kids
Kid+
Cost
$
Permit
Not needed
Crowd
Busy

Climbing in the Red River Gorge

United States

Steep, pocketed sandstone overhangs and thousands of sport routes in the forests of eastern Kentucky.

Skill · Beginner–Expert
Caving in Mammoth CaveCaving3 systems
Epic
Duration
3 days
Kids
Kid+
Cost
$$
Permit
Not needed
Crowd
Busy

Caving in Mammoth Cave

United States

The longest known cave system on earth, with more than 680 km of mapped passages under Kentucky.

Skill · Beginner–Advanced

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