The Top 9 Natural Monuments in Powell County
Powell County’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 9
beautiful natural monuments in Powell County. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in Powell County. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: December 2, 2025
Grays Arch
Highlight • Natural Monument
Grays Arch is a visually-striking, towering sandstone arch that pays off the effort made to reach it. For safety, the Forest Service recommends using only the eastern portion of the …
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Natural Bridge Arch
Highlight • Natural Monument
A complete sandstone archway that not only offers unique views of the surrounding hills, the "bridge" itself is a remarkable geological feature to admire. Even if approached via the skyway …
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Battleship Rock Overlook
Highlight • Viewpoint
From atop Battleship Rock, a huge sandstone cliff, you're in a perfect spot to snack, rest, and take in the views. You have clear lines of site to the Natural …
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Haystack Rock
Highlight • Natural Monument
Compared to other geological formations in the area, Haystack Rock's domed shape seems conspicuously different—topped by its disc-shaped apex and circumscribed by the lines that suggest its sedimentary layers.
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Lovers' Leap rock formation
Highlight • Natural Monument
A worthy viewpoint to reward your uphill efforts, Lovers Leap is also a great place to take a break in good weather. On the other hand, be extremely careful on …
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Courthouse Rock
Highlight • Natural Monument
Said to be named for its resemblance to a courthouse, this feature stands alone at the north end of Auxier Ridge. Reached as part of several possible loops, the stunning Courthouse Rock makes for an enticing mid-hike destination.
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Red River
Highlight • River
Flowing 97 miles from the Cumberland Plateau to the Kentucky River, the Red River winds through eastern Kentucky’s rugged landscapes and forms the Red River Gorge. Its 1,400-square-mile watershed has …
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Rock Garden Trail
Highlight • Trail
Rock Garden Trail winds through dense forest, offering mostly flat hiking punctuated by the occasional picturesque though challenging set of stairs. Depending on the time of year, this section offers …
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Nada Tunnel
Highlight (Segment) • Structure
This narrow, one-lane tunnel is considered to be the gateway into the Red River Gorge. If you plan on riding through here be sure to have your lights ready as …
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