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Via Ferrata

The “Iron Way”

The best beginner rock climbing experience!

*Must be 10 years of age or older to participate

A Unique and Politely Challenging Outdoor Experience

Climb the sandstone cliffs of the Red River Gorge, Kentucky reaching heights of up to 120 feet following a climbing path spanning nearly a mile around a horseshoe shaped canyon.

No experience necessary

Start with a 45 minute hands-on orientation led by one or more of our professional instructors! You will be provided with a harness, helmet, and clips that attach you to a cable.

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The best beginner rock climbing experience!

*Must be 10 years of age or older to participate

A Unique and Politely Challenging Outdoor Experience

Climb the sandstone cliffs of the Red River Gorge, Kentucky and reach heights up to 120 feet with a climbing path that spans nearly a mile around a horseshoe shaped canyon.

No experience necessary

Start with a 45 minute hands-on orientation led by one or more of our professional instructors! You will be provided with a harness, helmet, and clips that attach you to a cable.

BOOK NOW

Check Out the Via Ferrata intro video!

Pricing

Weekend Via Ferrata

Group Size Day Pass
1-9 $72
10-14 $68
15-24 $62
25-34 $59
35+ $56

Weekday Via Ferrata

Group Size Day Pass
1 $192
2 $145
3 $115
4 $89
5-9 $72
10-14 $68
15-24 $62
25-34 $59
35+ $56
  • Why is the weekend Via Ferrata pricing cheaper?

    Our Via Ferrata is a $200 value experience, but we know not everyone can afford that and we want to share our experience with as many as we can! We offer significant group rates. So as soon as you start bringing friends with you, your pricing decreases. On a Saturday we anticipate having more folks participating in general so we offer everyone the group discount rate on the weekend. We know, counter-intuitive to most companies that charge more on weekends, right?!


    What if there is a group during the week, can I join their group pricing?

    Sorry, this is simply too unpredictable and more costly for us to manage. Again, this is truly a $200 experience. Try coming on a Saturday or Sunday. Or simply bring a few friends with you. It only take 5 in your group to get the weekend pricing.

Our instructors are continuing to hone their craft. Although not required, consider 20% gratuity.

All pricing is per participant.

Taxes and fees are not included in the pricing.

Pricing is subject to change without notice.

Choose your own adventure

Most folks spend 4-6 hours at our facility, you may climb until dusk. The course is continuous with exit points along the way. This trip is self-guided but supervised at all times.

Challenging yet

approachable

Beginner friendly sections, plus intermediate, advanced, and expert. Experience the Red River Gorge pump by trying the expert section, the Black Diamond!

All necessary climbing

equipment is provided

All you need is the zeal for adventure and tennis shoes or hiking boots. We recommend gloves which can be purchased on-site ($5), you can also bring your own or climb without.

Perfect for any size

groups and families

Since you just clip in and go, this activity is fantastic for solo travelers, small or large groups, families, and friends! We can have up to 120 climbers at one time. 

Observation decks and picnic tables for resting climbers and spectators can be found around the property

Reservations Required!

Open daily, start times vary but commonly every hour on the half hour. Reservations are truly required!

Best to make reservations reasonably well in advance.

*We have lots of group discounts! Enter your quantity during checkout or see our “Pricing” page.

Give Us a Call!

Not finding availability that works for you online? Try giving us a call.

Our reservation specialists will do their best to accommodate a trip specific to your needs.


We are truly passionate about connecting with you, our clients.

We love being a part of your climbing journey and are stoked to see you rock on!

(606) 668-6613

Season and Hours of Operation 

Open Daily March 1st - December 1st

Reservation office is open from 9-5 pm Eastern Time.

Activities may start earlier or end later.

We are open, rain or shine!

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