Skip to main content
Site Open

Rough Trailhead

Rough Trailhead is located off Chimney Top Road (#10) in the Red River Gorge and provides access to the Rough Trail #221. The site has designated parking, signage, visitor information and trash collection.

General Information

Open year-round

Open 24 hours/day

No fees are required for this site

Cumberland District Office and Visitor Center portal sign

Address: 2375 KY 801 South Morehead, KY 40351
Phone: 606-784-6428
Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 37.80343181

Longitude: -83.61093962

Directions

From Slade, travel east on KY 15 for 7 miles and turn left onto KY 715. Follow 715 for approx 4 miles and turn left on Chimney Top Road. Continue 2 miles to the Rough Trail parking area on the left.

Parking

Parking is available at the site.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated July 29, 2026