About this city
Also known as: The Climbing Hub
Slade is a historic rustic wilderness community nestled deep within the dramatic sandstone canyons of Powell County in eastern Kentucky. Positioned at the immediate heart of the Red River Gorge Geological Area and Daniel Boone National Forest, the settlement historically centered around early Appalachian timber logging operations. Today, it has reemerged as a globally famous ecotourism capital, acting as the primary focal staging ground for international rock climbing and wilderness backpacking.
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Suggested stay: 2–4 days
Scale thousands of world-class vertical sandstone cliffs inside the Red River Gorge Geological Area. Walk across the massive natural stone arch at Natural Bridge State Resort Park nearby. Ride the panoramic scenic sky lift up the mountain ridge, and dine on artisan pizza at the legendary climbers' hub, Miguel's Pizza.
