Gladie Visitor Center

Area Status: Open

The Gladie Visitor Center is located in the Red River Gorge. Learn about the cultural heritage, unique resources and spectacular geology found within the boundaries of the Red River Gorge Geological Area and Clifty Wilderness.

Gladie Visitor Center is operated in partnership with FIND Outdoors. Stay up to date by visiting the Gladie Facebook page. You can also email at gladie@gofindoutdoors.org

Interpretive exhibits provide a glimpse into the past and convey the wild, natural beauty that visitors seek today when entering the Red River Gorge. Passes, maps and local crafts and gifts are available.

Junior Ranger Booklet

Nearby Trails:
Bison Way #210 (0.5 miles)
Tower Rock Trail # 229 (0.5 miles)

Avenza Digital Maps

A Red River Gorge digital map is available from the Avenza Maps online map store. For the best user experience, use our maps within a GPS-enabled mobile app such as Avenza Maps.

At a Glance

Operational Hours:	Thursday through Monday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Area Amenities:	Toilets,Drinking water
Open Season:	March - November
Water:	Drinking water is available
Restroom:	Flush toilets inside Center meet accessibility standards for persons with disabilities.
Passes:	You must purchase a pass if camping in the Red River Gorge (outside Koomer Ridge Campground) between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Recreation Passes and Permits
Operated By:	FIND Outdoors
Information Center:	Contact the Gladie Visitor Center.

General Information

Directions:

From I-64, take exit 98 to the Bert T. Combs Mountain Parkway. From the parkway, take exit 33 (Slade) and turn left onto KY 11. To access Gladie through Nada Tunnel, turn left onto KY 15 and travel 1.5 miles west to KY 77. Follow 77 to KY 715 and turn right. Stay on 715 and follow the signs to Gladie.

Parking:

Parking is available at Gladie Visitor Center.