Your Guide to Paddling Red River Gorge Near Lexington, KY
If you live anywhere near Lexington, KY, and you’ve been itching to get out on the water, Red River Gorge might already be on your radar. Sitting about an hour east of the city, this 29,000-acre canyon system in Daniel Boone National Forest packs a surprising range of paddling options into one gorgeous stretch of river. Whether you’re loading the kids into a canoe for the first time or you’re an experienced kayaker hungry for whitewater, the Red River has a section with your name on it.