| Clifty Wilderness | |
| Iucn Category: | Ib |
| Iucn Ref: | [1] |
| Map: | Kentucky#USA |
| Relief: | 1 |
| Location: | Menifee / Wolfe counties, Kentucky, USA |
| Nearest City: | Campton, Kentucky |
| Coordinates: | 37.8292°N -83.5639°W |
| Area: | 13344acres |
| Established: | 1985 |
Clifty Wilderness is a 133440NaN0 wilderness area located in the US state of Kentucky. It was designated wilderness in 1985 and is managed by the Cumberland Ranger District of the Daniel Boone National Forest.[2]
Located within the Red River Gorge Geological Area, Clifty Wilderness is a rugged area characterized by high cliffs, steep valleys, numerous sandstone arches, rock shelters, and boulder-strewn creeks.[3]
The Wilderness contains at least 15 sensitive, rare or endangered plant species among more than 750 different flowering plants and 170 species of moss.[4]
The Wild and Scenic Red River bisects Clifty Wilderness. 9.1miles of the river are designated "wild" and 10.3miles are designated "recreational."[5]