Richmond is one of the closest cities to the Gorge — about an hour away — so you're spoiled. You can go for the day on a whim or settle in for a weekend.
The drive. From Richmond, head up toward Lexington and over to I-64 East / the Mountain Parkway to exit 33 at Slade. Around an hour, mostly highway.
What to do. Being this close means no wasted time. Start with a signature hike (Natural Bridge, Sky Bridge, or Gray's Arch), add Creation Falls, and mix in a swimming hole in summer or underground kayaking year-round. With a weekend, you can slow down and hit the longer ridge loops too.
Why stay over even when you're close. An hour is short — but a cabin still changes the trip. Instead of driving home tired after a hike, you're in the hot tub by dark and back on the trail at sunrise. The fire pit and quiet are the part a day trip never gives you.
Where to stay
Our cabins sit minutes from the trailheads — couples favorites like Simply Irresistible and Great Expectations, plus room for groups at Manor House. Browse all our cabins →