Gray's Arch is a natural arch located in the center of the Red River Gorge in Slade, Kentucky. The arch was created by erosion from the nearby streams that run all throughout the gorge. Gray's Arch measures in at a whopping 80 feet high and 100 feet long, with an approximate width of 25 feet.
Gray's Arch is one of the most popular arches in the Red River Gorge. This is thanks to a variety of factors; one of the most important factors being its central location in the Gorge. Gray's Arch Trail can be accessed directly from the road, meaning you can park your car mere feet away from the trail. Another factor is its breathtaking beauty combined with how easy the hike to it is. Gray's Arch Trail is one of the easier trails in the Gorge to hike, making Gray's Arch a great locale for the whole family to visit.
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All photos were taken by Robert Lanza on November 4th, 2018.
A restricted area located at the base of Gray's Arch.
A view of Gray's Arch from the trail at its base.
A staircase leading to the base of Gray's Arch.
A view of Gray's Arch looking down from the lead-up trail on a nearby ridge.
A closer view of Gray's Arch from the same trail.
A massive rock located at the base of Gray's Arch.