The trailhead is located off of the sidewalk behind hemlock lodge. The natural sandstone arch spans 78 ft 24 m and is 65 ft 20 m high.
Both natural bridge and the surrounding natural bridge state resort park sit within the popular climbing and outdoor mecca known as the red river gorge.
Natural bridge state park kentucky. Need a great deal on a hotel near natural bridge state park kentucky. This is a beautiful kentucky state park and well worth spending a day exploring several sections or a few hours hiking to natural bridge. Balanced rock trail get directions this is the steepest trail in the park with more than 600 stairs.
Past the cave balanced rock trail climbs up more steps to the balanced rock an. Most trails at natural bridge are within a dedicated kentucky state nature preserve and pets are not permitted as a part of the management guidelines. Natural bridge state resort park is a kentucky state park located in powell and wolfe counties along the middle fork of the red river adjacent to the red river gorge geologic area and surrounded by the daniel boone national forest its namesake natural bridge is the centerpiece of the park.
Natural bridge state park 2135 natural bridge road slade kentucky 40376 9701 phone. I spent three days at natural bridge state park and had the opportunity to hike several of their trails to take the skylift up to the top of the mountain and to enjoy the quietness and beauty of the area. Our staff of professional naturalists is available year round.
At the trailhead hikers are immediately faced with a steep series of limestone steps leading to a small cave on the right side of the trail. Pets are not permitted on the natural bridge state resort park hiking trails except for the henson arch trail and whittleton trail. Travelocity has you covered on the best deals on all hotels around natural bridge state park kentucky from 79 night.
Pets are not permitted on the natural bridge state resort park hiking trails except for the henson arch trail and whittleton trail most trails at natural bridge are within a dedicated kentucky state nature preserve and pets are not permitted as a part of the management guidelines. Even though i had been to this kentucky state park before for meetings in. With our price match guarantee and 24 7 social support you ll always travel with peace of mind.
We did the latter and have no regrets for the 3 hours we spent on the trail and sight seeing from a truly unique viewpoint. Formed by weathering over millions of years the sandstone arch stretches more. Pets are not permitted on the hiking trails in natural bridge state resort park.
It is surrounded by the daniel boone national forest and adjacent to the red river gorge national geologic area. Natural bridge is a 2 200 acre forested park and nature preserve with 22 miles of trails a 60 acre lake two campgrounds lodging and dining facilities. However all trails are open to pets in the red river gorge area lodging campingmake the most of.
Stunning rock formations and scenic mountain views make natural bridge one of the most popular outdoor destinations not only in kentucky but in the entire region. Natural bridge state resort park offers more than just a fun family vacation.
