“Keep close to Nature’s heart… and break clear away, once in a while, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean.”
— John Muir
Location
Centrally located to most activities and destinations, just about any place in the Red River Gorge is only a short drive away. Here are a few of the most popular attractions, just minutes from Sunset Rock!
Need help trip planning? Contact Jen at Red River Gorge Experiences for guided hikes and private tours!
Sunset Rock Cabin sits quietly on the end of the forested bluff in this photo, tucked just back into the woods enough for privacy, but close enough to the edge to provide awesome views from the back deck.
Less than a 10 minute drive from Sunset Rock Cabin:
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Natural Bridge State Resort Park
Hiking trails, incredible sandstone arches, a restaurant, picnic areas and more at
Natural Bridge State Park -
Miguel's Pizza
A Kentucky staple, no trip to the Red is complete without a slice of
Miguel’s Pizza -
The Gorge Underground
Go for a unique paddling trip in an old abandoned limestone cave system at
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Roadside Crag (Graining Fork Nature Preserve)
This rock climbing cliff hosts many beginner and advanced rock climbs (permits required!)
Graining Fork Nature Preserve
Within a 15 minute drive from Sunset Rock Cabin:
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Red River Gorge Zipline
Soar through the canopy and across clifflines at this family-friendly attraction
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Muir Valley
A hiker and rock climber’s paradise, explore massive rock walls and waterfalls at the
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Daniel Boone National Forest
Miles of trails, waterfalls, arches, and wildlife wind throughout the Red River Gorge
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Hollerwood Offroad Adventure
An off-road park with over 2,500 acres of valleys and ridges
Hollerwood Offroad Park
Whether you’re on a vacation or weekend trip, don’t waste time driving back and forth from where you’re staying to where you’re going. Stay in a rental cabin close the Red River Gorge, and you can spend more of your time hiking, rock climbing, and making memories with your loved ones.