No climbing or rappelling from Tunnel Ridge Road within 300 feet of Nada Tunnel. No climbing or rappelling from Sky Bridge, Gray' s Arch, or Chimney Top Rock overlook. Climbing is a sport where you may become seriously injured or die. Your climbing safety depends on your own judgment, based on competent instruction, experience, and a realistic assessment of your climbing ability. Land ownership within the National Forest Proclamation Boundary is mixed.
Some climbs are on private land.
Find out whose land you are climbing on and what rules govern the property . Before you climb in privately-owned areas, contact the Red River Gorge Climbers' Coalition to make sure permission has been secured. Check this external link to learn more about rockclimbing in the Gorge. It contains excellent information about promoting and protecting responsible climbing. Please read our disclaimer about the links provided.