Red River George (Jumping Rock)
Gilbertsville, Kentucky
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37°49'32.9"N 83°37'41.5"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Kentucky |
| Trails/Routes: | 0.2 mi |
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Hike and Swim
Jumping Rock at Red River George is the perfect hidden swimming hole. The swimming hole can be found a short hike from the Red River George Parking Lot. At this point the river calms beside a small sandy beach, and a large rock from whence Jumping Rock got it's name. The water here is deep enough for jumping and diving off the rocks. This picturesque swimming spot is the perfect place to cool off on a hot humid day.
To get to Jumping Rock you will take Sheltowee Connector/Suspension Bridge Trail. This wooded trail is beautiful and continues past the swimming hole for people wanting to continue this scenic hike. The suspension bridge hovers over Red River and is a unique addition to this natural swimming hole.
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Exploring the Red River Gorge
The Red River Gorge is known as one of Kentucky’s greatest treasures, and in recent years it’s
https://www.visitlex.com/guides/post/exploring-the-red-river-gorge/One Swim at This Kentucky Spot and You’ll Feel Like a Kid Again
The beautiful Red River Gorge swimming hole isn’t the only thing to love about this trail in Kentucky, but it’s definitely a highlight!
https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/nature/kentucky/natural-swimming-hole-kyswimmingholes.org Kentucky swimming Holes and Hot Springs rivers creek springs falls hiking camping
THE web site for beautiful, natural places for a cool dip or hot soak.
https://www.swimmingholes.org/ky.htmlBe courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Gilbertsville, Kentucky
- Head northeast on Owens St toward W 1st St (0.1 mi)
- Turn right onto KY-282 (2.4 mi)
- Take the ramp to Princeton/
Marion (0.2 mi) - Merge onto US-62 E/
US-641 N (2.6 mi) - Exit on the left onto KY-453 N toward Smithland (1.3 mi)
- Take the ramp onto I-24 E/
I-69 N (10.4 mi) - Take exit 42 toward Princeton/
Elizabethtown (0.8 mi) - Continue onto I-69 N (37.5 mi)
- Keep right at the fork to continue on Western Kentucky Pkwy, follow signs for Elizabethtown (99.1 mi)
- Take exit 137B to merge onto I-65 N toward Lexington/
Louisville (2.3 mi) - Take exit 93 for Blue Grass Pkwy toward Bardstown/
Lexington (0.6 mi) - Continue onto KY-9002 E/
Bluegrass Pkwy/ Rte 9002 E (70.6 mi) - Take exit 72A to merge onto US-60 E/
Lexington Rd toward Lexington Continue to follow US-60 E(6.4 mi) - Take the KY-4 N/
New Circle Rd ramp to I-75/ I-64 (0.5 mi) - Merge onto KY-4 N/
W New Cir Rd (4.3 mi) - Take exit 9B to merge onto KY-922 N/
Newtown Pike toward I-64/ I-75 (1.9 mi) - Merge onto I-64 E/
I-75 S via the ramp to Ashland/ Knoxville (4.0 mi) - Keep left at the fork to continue on I-64 E, follow signs for Winchester/
Ashland (16.1 mi) - Take exit 98 for Bert T Combs Mountain Parkway toward Campton (0.7 mi)
- Continue onto Bert T Combs Mountain Pkwy E (32.2 mi)
- Take exit 33 toward Slade (0.2 mi)
- Turn left onto KY-11 N (0.1 mi)
- Turn left onto KY-11 N/
KY-15 N (1.5 mi) - Turn right onto KY-77 N (5.1 mi)
- Turn right onto KY-715 SDestination will be on the left(1.5 mi)
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