Visiting the gorge on a fall weekend will likely guarantee some crowds, Eling said. Trying to visit on a weekday can make a big difference. On a Wednesday in October 2022, the state’s traffic ...

Some of the most popular routes and stop-offs include the Peak District's highest peak Kinder Scout and its dramatic waterfall, or there's Chee Dale Gorge which encompasses a walk through a deep ...

The Red River Gorge is also a world-renowned rock climbing destination. A 2021 study estimated that climbers spend nearly $8.7 million annually in the five counties around the gorge.