Red River Gorge winter road closures
Closure
Date(s): Dec 19, 2024
We have closed several Forest Service roads within the Red River Gorge Geological Area and Indian Creek to motorized use for the winter season. Warm days, freezing nights, and heavy precipitation make gravel forest roads susceptible to rutting and potholes. Winter closure of these roads will ensure they remain in good condition for the spring recreation season. Closed roads are still open to foot and bicycle traffic and will re-open to motorized use once conditions improve.
Roads closed to motorized use as of Dec 19, 2024:
- Forest Service Roads 9, 9A, and 9B – Indian Creek
- Forest Service Road 10 – Chimney Top Road
- Forest Service Road 24 – Rock Bridge Road
- Forest Service Road 39 – Tunnel Ridge Road (past Gray’s Arch) Tunnel Ridge Road will remain open to Grays Arch Picnic Area and Trailhead.
KY 77, KY 715 and Sky Bridge Road remain open at this time, but are low priority roads for winter weather maintenance and may quickly become hazardous during inclement weather.