Don’t Go Chasing Waterfalls Adventure

A Self-Guided Mystery Scavenger Hunt through Red River Gorge

• Map the mystery.
• Chase the falls.
• Uncover the truth.

Years ago, a reclusive mapmaker named Elias Thorne vanished while charting the hidden waterfalls of Red River Gorge. His case was never solved—until now. All that remains are his scattered journal pages, a trail of riddles, and whispers of a secret someone didn’t want found.

Don’t Go Chasin’ Water Falls is a self-guided, 7-part mystery adventure that weaves scenic hiking with escape room-style clues, all hidden in real, permanent features across the Gorge. You’ll follow Elias’s path through some of the area’s most beautiful (and family-friendly) waterfall trails—piecing together the truth he died to protect.

Along the way, you’ll explore iconic spots like Creation Falls, Bell Falls, and Copperas Falls—solving riddles, unraveling the mystery, and uncovering what really happened to Elias Thorne.

• 🧭 What to Expect:
• 🔎 7 immersive clues tied to Elias’s story and real places in the Gorge
• 💧 A waterfall-hopping route that’s scenic, shady, and just a little mysterious
• 🧩 Escape-room-style riddles hidden in signs, natural features, and historical hints
• 📜 A mix of real geography and fictional drama with a satisfying mystery payoff
• 🎒 Perfect for:

• Families looking for a fun, story-based hike

• Couples wanting a new kind of adventure

• Friends craving puzzles, fresh air, and a little mystery

• Anyone who loves hiking and hidden stories

📌 Know Before You Go:

• Designed for 3–5 hours of hiking (depending on pace)

• Requires vehicle travel between stops

• No climbing or special gear needed

• All clues use real-world, permanent features — no planted props

• Signal isn’t needed once you’ve accessed the digital clues

📍 Take the Journey. Solve the Mystery. Remember the Waterfall.

The compass is pointing.

Elias is waiting.

Will you finish the map?

👉 Unlock “Don’t Go Chasin’ Water Falls” and start the hunt today!