Tunnel Ridge Road

Area Status: Open

Tunnel Ridge Road is the only connection between the trails in the Grays Arch area (Rough Trail and the Sheltowee Trace) and the Auxier Ridge area at the end of the drivable road. From KY 15, Tunnel Ridge Road is a five-mile ridgetop road. The last two miles are gated and closed to vehicular traffic, and the initial three miles can be very busy on weekends and holidays. This road is located in the Red River Gorge on the Cumberland District of the Daniel Boone National Forest.

Tunnel Ridge Road Guide and Map

Tunnel Ridge Road features several primitive camping areas. Each camping area has a parking lot and vault toilet. Visitors must park in designated lots. Roadside parking on Tunnel Ridge Road is not permitted. From the parking lot, follow the foot paths to suitable camping locations. When setting up tents, be sure they are at least 300 feet away from the road, parking lot, and official trails.

At a Glance

Area Amenities:	Toilets
Restroom:	Vault toilets are available at the trailheads.
Passes:	No fee for trail use. All vehicles on KY 15 or in the Red River Gorge and Indian Creek area north of KY 15 must display a recreation permit for backcountry camping between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. $5/day; $7/3 days; $50/annual pass. Recreation Passes and Permits
Information Center:	Gladie Office Contact Information

General Information

Directions:

From the Bert T. Combs Mountain Parkway, Take exit 33 (Slade). Follow Hwy 11 north 0.1 miles to Hwy 15. Turn right on Jwu 15 amd travel east approximately 3.25 miles. Turn left onto Tunnel Ridge Road. The parking lots are along Tunnel Ridge Road.

Parking:

Parking is available at any of the trailheads along Tunnel Ridge Road.

Accessibility:

The pathways to the dispersed camping areas are not accessible.