Keeping safety first when hiking at the Gorge Red River Gorge is a true gem of Kentucky and more hikers from across the country are taking the Slade exit off the Mountain Parkway to find their next trail. Summer is usually a busy time for rescue teams in the area. and last updated 2021-06-22 17:52:32-04 POWELL COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) â Red River Gorge is a true gem of Kentucky and more hikers from across the country are taking the Slade exit off the Mountain Parkway to find their next trail. Summer is usually a busy time for rescue teams in the area.