Red River Gorge & Nada Tunnel Loop (KY-77 / KY-715)
One of Kentucky's most dramatic rides, entering the Daniel Boone National Forest through the historic 900-foot, single-lane unlined rock Nada Tunnel (the 'Gateway to the Red River Gorge'). KY-77 and KY-715 snake along the Red River beneath soaring sandstone arches, towering rock chimneys, and dense hemlock groves. The narrow road hugs the cliff walls with blind single-lane corners, wooden one-lane bridges, and tight switchbacks climbing to the Sky Bridge ridge. Unbeatable visual drama.
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A world-class, purpose-built motorcycle welcome center marking the northern terminus of VA-16 ('Back of the Dragon' - 32 miles and 438 curves over 3 mountain passes). Exudes celebration and triumph as riders gather on the turf courtyard to compare chicken strips and sip craft pints around fire pits.
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How many curves and miles is Red River Gorge & Nada Tunnel Loop (KY-77 / KY-715)? ▼
Red River Gorge & Nada Tunnel Loop (KY-77 / KY-715) spans 28 miles and packs approximately 140 curves (5.0 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 700 ft - 1,320 ft and technical rating 7.5/10.
Where are the start and end coordinates? ▼
The route starts at Slade, KY (Latitude 37.794, Longitude -83.7049) and finishes at Pine Ridge / Sky Bridge, KY (Latitude 37.7687, Longitude -83.5932).
How can I download the GPX file for GPS navigation? ▼
Click the "Download Free GPX" button on this guide. The standard XML file is 100% free and ready to load into Garmin zūmo, BMW Motorrad Connected, Rever, Scenic, or Google Maps.