Stanton

Beginning point of the Red River Gorge Byway, Stanton, Kentucky, the seat of Powell County, invites visitors to enjoy a true adventure. The town provides access to several hiking and biking trails and is near several arches and rock formations. Visitors can discover the natural wonders hidden inside the gorge such as over 100 stone arches and waterfalls as well as the historic Nada Tunnel. Seventy million years of wind and water has created one of the most unique areas in the eastern United States.