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The Kentucky Wildlands Waterfall Trail 

Let nature direct your path to these 17 amazing waterfalls.

The Kentucky Wildlands is home to more than 800 waterfalls, but you can experience some spectacular ones on The Kentucky Wildlands Waterfall Trail. While it’s impossible to feature all our great waterfalls on one trail, you’ll find these seventeen magnificent falls along forested paths, at the end of majestic mountain hikes or even on a short trek from a parking lot. On The Kentucky Wildlands Waterfall Trail, no two falls are alike. Each possesses its own unforgettable stories, legends and history that makes discovering them even more memorable and fun. Each will reward you with their own stunning backdrops, cool cascades and scenic pools and leave you awestruck, beckoning you to explore and linger a while longer. Discover the amazing natural wonders of The Kentucky Wildlands Waterfall Trail.

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Mill Springs Battlefield

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Dale Hollow State Resort Park

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Pine Mountain State Resort Park

Visit this historical "First" Kentucky State Park . Hike the Chained Rock Trail. Visit the Laurel Cove Amphitheater....

Cumberland Falls State Resort Park

View the epic Cumberland Falls. Tour the Pinnacle Knob 1937 Fire Tower. Hike Eagle Falls Trail. Experience the Rainbow...

Lake Cumberland State Resort Park

Enjoy fall foliage or fishing from a marina pontoon boat. Fly fish the Wolfe Creek Trout Stream. View sunrise or sunsets...

Breaks Interstate Park

Filled with history, heritage and outdoor adventure and straddling Kentucky and Virginia, Breaks Interstate Park is...

Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park

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Jenny Wiley State Resort Park

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Natural Bridge Park

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Carter Caves Park

Beneath the forested hills of this resort, nature has hidden more than 20 twisting caverns, where you'll discover a...

Dale Hollow Lake

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Green River Lake

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Laurel River Lake

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Carr Creek Lake

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Paintsville Lake

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Lying in the heart of the awe-inspiring Appalachians, pristine Yatesville Lake offers great boating and paddling,...

Cave Run Lake

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Grayson Lake

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This State Just Launched an Official Waterfall Trail—Here’s How to Visit Them All

This just might be the best—and most beautiful—way to cool off this summer..

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Princess Falls is just one of the more than 800 waterfalls in the Kentucky Wildlands region.

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Just in time for spring’s surging waterfall season—and to help cool off during the hot summer months—Kentucky has a new trail that connects travelers with the old-growth forests , mountains, and, yes, cascading falls of the Bluegrass State.

Found in the Wildlands area (a 14,000-square-mile wilderness region spanning eastern and southern Kentucky), the newly established Kentucky Wildlands Waterfall Trail includes a curated collection of 17 of the most magnificent natural falls in this beautiful corner of the state.

“The trail is meant to expose visitors—many of whom might be unfamiliar with the area—to the unfiltered beauty of the region and encourage them to explore,” Tammie Nazario, director of the Kentucky Wildlands , the regional tourism office that established the trail, told AFAR. “We hope this easy-to-follow guide inspires them to plan a trip to experience some of the many waterfalls we have to offer.”

When narrowing the list of waterfalls down from more than 800 in the area to just 17, Nazario said her team weighed a variety of elements, including accessibility (for instance, considering if there is public parking nearby and if the path to the fall is doable even for beginner hikers) and uniqueness.

Some of the standouts include Yahoo Falls , the tallest waterfall in Kentucky at 113 feet, and Cumberland Falls , also known as the “Niagara of the South”—3,600 cubic feet of water spill over the sandstone cliff every second.

Throughout the process of creating the trail, the Kentucky Wildlands consulted with experts within the region (now official waterfall trail ambassadors) who were intimately familiar with the waterfalls to help zero in on the winning falls.

The trail includes Cumberland Falls, which is known as the “Niagara of the South.”

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“These 17 impressive waterfalls tie the Kentucky Wildlands together and best represent the area as a whole,” Nazario said. “Our hope is that the waterfall trail will be just a starting point for visitors and will encourage them to discover all the other waterfalls in our 41 counties that are just as amazing.”

Roughly 553 miles in length, the trail makes for an ideal road trip through the region or can offer some inspiration for day trips that visitors can take from nearby Lexington . Or combine it with doing some or all of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail .

Some of the other notable falls along the Wildlands trail include Creations Falls in Wolfe County, a popular spot for swimming; Jenny Wiley Falls in Johnson County, featuring a staircase-style fall with natural pools between the steps; and Bad Branch Falls in Letcher County, with its 60-foot flume.

A moderate 2.5-mile out-and-back hike will bring you to the lovely 15-foot Dog Slaughter Falls.

Courtesy of the Kentucky Department of Tourism

The waterfall trail can be found on the Kentucky Wildlands website as an illustrated map, which is available for download. The website also includes photos of the falls, important details (such as the length and difficulty of the hiking path to the waterfall), and insider tips (such as good places to park and information on the best viewing points).

The Boat Tour That Gets You Impossibly Close To Kentucky's Largest Waterfall

Andrea Limke

A Cincinnati native who has lived in Kentucky for over 10 years, Andrea's heart belongs both in the Queen City and the Bluegrass State. After earning an education degree and working in that field for a number of years, Andrea began to pursue her passion for writing over 6 years ago. Since then she has written for a number of print and online publications, as well as published a children's book.

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Most residents of Kentucky can (hopefully) name the best natural features of our state, and one that should top the list is Cumberland Falls. Known as the “Niagara of the South,” it is Kentucky’s largest waterfall and a popular place for photos, hiking, and just standing in awe of our state’s beauty. But there are other ways to experience the falls and perhaps the easiest option is with Sheltowee Trace Adventure Resort. They offer a few rafting trips that get you impossibly close to Kentucky’s largest waterfall and show you Cumberland Falls like you’ll never experience from the trails.

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For more information on all the activities offered by Sheltowee Trace Adventure Resort, visit their website here .

Address: 7351 Hwy 90, Corbin, KY 40701

And for another unique way to view the falls, this time at night and perhaps get a glimpse of the Moonbow, check out our previous article here . Also, don’t forget to hike around the area to the best views and try this trail, featured here .

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14 Prettiest Waterfalls In Kentucky

March 13, 2021 //  by  Southern Trippers

Are you searching for the prettiest waterfalls in Kentucky? Then you’ve reached your destination! Kentucky is synonymous with hiking, camping, pristine beaches , and mountain climbing, but did you know that the hot-spot locations for these activities are also hiding some of the best waterfalls!

Kentucky is home to six National Parks and FORTY-FIVE State Parks! Many of these parks play host to the prettiest waterfalls in the Bluegrass State. Coupled with a multitude of hiking trails leading to the very best waterfalls, Kentucky is THE destination for your next outdoor adventure!

Waterfalls In The Red River Gorge

The Red River Gorge (RRG), located in and around Natural Bridge State Park and amidst the expansive Daniel Boone National Forrest, is the EPICENTER for traveling thrill seekers!

You’ll experience a plethora of rock climbing and hiking choices. AND the Natural Bridge Sky Lift will give you a breathtaking view of the Park while you descend on a mile-long experience at a 45-degree angle!

Nestled in the nooks and crannies of the RRG, you’ll find a number of intimately secluded waterfalls. Serene hiking trails will lead you to these earthly paradises. Or as locals call it, Red River Gorgeous!

Creation Falls

Creation Falls is a favorite amongst local portrait photographers looking to capture a magical moment on film with one of the prettiest waterfalls in Kentucky as a backdrop. You could say it’s one of the best in all creation!

Whether you prefer a landscape shot from the trail or an up-close and personal portrait down in the water, you’ll be glad you snapped a few shots of nature’s wondrous beauty to always look back on!

In addition to being pleasing to the eyes, the water flows into a swimming hole that will cool you off and leave you feeling refreshed during a humid summer hike! The kids will love it!

Horseshow Falls

Located at Muir Valley, inside the Red River Gorge, Horseshoe Falls gives you a unique perspective for viewing a waterfall in Kentucky: from BEHIND the waterfall. It’s like a video game!

To get there, you’ll have to take the Main Trail South. You’ll descend on a well-maintained path, following a small creek. Eventually when you pick up signage for the falls, you’ll know you’re on the right track.

The cavernous atmosphere from underneath and behind the fall allows for a view that you’ll take with you all of your days on this Earth. It also highlights the horseshoe shape of the rock formation in which the water cascades down.

Copperas Falls

The unmarked trail criss-crosses across Copperas Creek. Be sure to follow along the creek and it will guide you to your destination; one of the prettiest waterfalls in Kentucky!

Best yet, dogs are allowed as long as they are leashed! The spring at the bottom of the fall makes for a picturesque reward for your journey.

Plan ahead with extra footwear as your shoes are going to get wet! Though on a hot summer day, that may be ideal. But if traveling with children, just keep in mind that this is a wet, and sometimes very muddy trail.

Broke Leg Falls

Only a mere 20 miles north-east of the Red River Gorge, Broke Leg Falls is an example that you don’t have to hike for miles to view pretty waterfalls in Kentucky.

Once you leave your car, you’re only 0.3 miles to the waterfall. Concrete steps and handrails will help guide you to one of the more accessible waterfalls in Kentucky. You can leave your hiking boots in the closet for this one.

When you arrive, you’ll see a series of falls. The main falls drops 60 feet into a scenic canyon. In 2012, an F-3 tornado tore through the canyon. With debris still to be found, Broke Leg falls reminds us of the power and beauty of Mother Nature.

Flat Lick Falls

40 miles south-west of the Red River Gorge and at the edge of the Daniel Boone National Forrest is another pretty waterfall in Kentucky, Flat Lick Falls.

A loop trail about a half-mile leads you straight to the falls and the deep pool below. The wide blacktop path is very accessible. Once you reach the falls, you’ll find a beautiful picnic area with clean restrooms.

Bring the family so the kids can take a swim in the pool underneath the falls. Be advised, it gets to be about 9 feet deep right in front of the falls. Be extra careful if you decide to jump off the rocks!

Bad Branch Falls

A breathtaking view that is earned, this trail grows increasingly steeper. But so in life, hard work pays off! After taking in the serenity of one of the prettiest waterfalls in Kentucky, you can either turn back or forge ahead another 2.4 miles for High Rock.

Imagine an Appalachian version of the view from the Lion King, looking out over all the land. High Rock provides that view over this Appalachian kingdom! This trail also intersects with the 42-mile Pine Mountain Trail. This location is truly a skilled hiker’s wonderland!

Buttermilk Falls

Separated from the Indiana state line by the Ohio River, Buttermilk Falls is conveniently located for Indiana and Ohio neighbors to the north. The trail focuses on family convenience with it’s paved pathway, which is stroller accessible, and several portable bathrooms and picnic tables throughout the trail.

The trail is also unique in that it is friendly to cyclists and makes for a great scenic ride to a beautiful Kentucky waterfall. The entirety of the trail clocks in under 3.5 miles and is a loop trail.

Seventy Six Falls

Just north of the Tennessee line, standing at a massive 84 feet, Seventy Six Falls towers about 15 feet taller than the world famous Cumberland Falls! Offering a picnic shelter right on the falls, provides a magnificent view out over Lake Cumberland!

If hiking isn’t your forte, there is the added convenience of not having to hike through a park or forest to view this incredible spectacle as you can literally drive up and see it from the comfort of inside your vehicle.

Yahoo Falls

Located in the Daniel Boone National Forrest, the Big South Fork National Recreation Center and near the Tennessee border, Yahoo Falls is the highest Kentucky waterfall at 113 feet! The trail is over 4 miles and a out and back trail, though you’ll come upon Yahoo Falls about a mile into the hike.

On up the trail about 1.5 miles is Yahoo Arch. Definitely a great combo to visit. Remember, much like all waterfalls, plan for a Spring trip or go right after some recent rainfall. A lot of these falls are beautiful, but tend to dry up during dry, Summer months.

Lick Creek Falls/Princess Falls

Only 12 miles south of Yahoo Falls in Stearns, Ky is Lick Creek Falls. Aside from the close distance to another great waterfall of Kentucky in Yahoo Falls, Lick Creek Trail offers a tremendous 2-for1! Lick Creek Falls AND Princess Falls on the same trail!

The trail is dotted along the way with impressive rock formations but because of the elevation gain, is considered a Moderate level of difficulty in traversing. Lick Creek Falls is greater in height while Princess Falls has the edge in width. Two completely different types of waterfalls to view in the same area!

Cumberland Falls State Resort Park

Our final three waterfalls all can be found at the Cumberland Falls State Resort Park. Only 15 miles north-east of Lick Creek Falls, Cumberland Falls is a Mecca for outdoor enthusiasts looking for a pilgrimage.

Here you can enjoy hiking, swimming, fishing, camping, bird watching, horseback riding, white water rafting, canoeing, and the most breathtaking views the Bluegrass State has to offer.

In the evening, you have the rare opportunity to see moonbows. Rainbows produced by moonlight, moonbows are a beautiful sight you can only see here!

To see all three, take a weekend getaway and stay at one of the most beautiful state park lodges you’ll find. The DuPonte Lodge has 51 rooms, but if you want something more rustic, there are cabins, cottages, and even primitive camping! This is also one of the best places to see Fall Foliage In Kentucky!

Cumberland Falls

Little Niagara. The Niagara of the South. The Great Falls. Many nicknames for the most impressive waterfall in all of Kentucky. With a height of 69 feet and a width of 125 feet, is there any wonder it has a state park named after it?!

There are 12 marked trails inside the Park that vary in length from .25 mile to nearly 11 miles. Most all of which are considered moderate in difficulty. Many though are only a mile or less in length. But with so many trails, there is a total of 17 miles in trails to navigate!

Eagle Falls

The most popular of the three waterfalls can be found on the Eagle Falls Trail. At 1.5 miles long, you’ll also be afforded views of Cumberland Falls on your way to the additionally beautiful Eagle Falls.

You can find the trailhead on the west side of the river, opposite the main viewing area for Cumberland Falls. The parking lot here does not have many spaces, so we recommend arriving earlier in the morning or on a week day, especially during the summer.

The trail itself is a “lollypop” loop. It can be incredibly steep at times, but stairs have been built in to help. On the way back, the trail does come close to the edge of a cliff, but there is a railing to prevent any falls!

Dog Slaughter Falls

This 15-foot picturesque falls is versatile, offering beautiful views from the side, head-on, above, and beneath. This trail will be the longest hike of the three falls in Cumberland Falls, coming in at 2.4 miles.

Not only is this trail the longest, it is the most difficult of the three. While not overtly difficult, you still have access to the fall even if you’re not an expert hiker. This will only be a moderately difficult hike!

Although its name is unsavory, dogs are allowed here on a leash! Take a swim with your pup in the intimate swimming hole a mile into the trail. Make sure to wear appropriate shoes, the rocks can be very slippery!

The Bluegrass State certainly affords some unbeatable views, but the best are certainly of the waterfalls in Kentucky. Although some of these falls may be difficult to get to through arduous hikes, you won’t be sorry. Let us know if you see any moonbows!

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13 Kentucky Waterfalls For A Misty Retreat

Explore Kentucky's most enticing waterfalls, including the Niagara Falls of the South.

Kentucky Tourism

There are few things more relaxing than a waterfall. Whether it's just a trickle or a towering cascade, their misty air and soothing sounds offer some of Kentucky's greatest escapes. Some of the state's falls are hidden away, reachable only by hiking trails . But others put it out there for all to see, as brash and bold as you please, like the roaring falls in southeastern Kentucky nicknamed the Niagara of the South. From falls popular among hikers and photographers to lesser known wonders, some of the South's best waterfalls await in the forests and state parks of Kentucky.

Creation Falls

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The famed Red River Gorge is one of Kentucky’s most spectacular adventure areas. At Creation Falls near Campton in Wolfe County, outdoor enthusiasts can bask in the shade by clear water and a sandstone beach. The fairly easy 1.5-mile hike makes Creation Falls appealing for families. (Bring bathing suits!)

Flat Lick Falls

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There’s something magical about this nearly 30-foot fall located in the Flat Lick Falls Recreational Scenic Area of Daniel Boone National Forest . Maybe it’s the lush foliage, surrounding caves, and woodland setting—or perhaps it’s the accessibility. A half-mile, walkable loop allows hikers of all skill levels to enjoy the view. There’s even a paved trail to an overlook that includes a wheelchair-accessible viewing platform.

Cumberland Falls

The Big One. The Niagara of the South. The Great Falls. Call it what you will, but this 125-foot wide cascade plunging over a cliff in Cumberland Falls State Resort Park is nothing short of spectacular. The fall is known as the home to the western hemisphere’s only consistent moonbow, a phenomenon caused when the light from the moon is refracted through water droplets in the air. It's so faint that it's also called a white rainbow. Day or night, the thundering falls and surrounding scenery offer dramatic views.

Eagle Falls

At a little more than one third the height of Cumberland Falls, Eagle Falls is also located in Cumberland Falls State Resort Park . What it lacks in stature it makes up for in a grand setting: It's located in a gorge with boulders tumbled about, overhanging rocks, and resplendent views of Cumberland Falls. Hike Trail #9 to reach the falls, although it can be challenging with a formidable number of stairs.

Honeymoon Falls

Located on the 1.35-mile Honeymoon Falls Loop Trail in Kentucky’s first state park is Honeymoon Falls. The waterfall is the largest in Pine Mountain State Resort Park . In an area known for commanding views, Honeymoon Falls is a standout. The 25-foot tall fall surrounded by dense pockets of rhododendron and old-growth forest.

Princess Falls

Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area on the boarder of Kentucky and Tennessee is known for its gorges and sandstone bluffs, rivers and streams—and waterfalls. Princess Falls, a curtain of water splashing into Lick Creek, is found along the Sheltowee Trace Trail, an easy, 1.3 mile walk from the Yamacraw Day Use Parking Area off Hwy. 92.

Quadrule Falls

Hidden within Martins Fork Wildlife Management Area and State Natural Area in Harlan and adjacent to Cumberland Gap National Park, Quadrule Falls splashes 16 feet into the headwaters of Martins Fork below. The four-mile trail to get to the falls is upstream, so it takes some commitment, but it’s well worth the hike.

Dog Slaughter Falls

In spite of its graphic name, Dog Slaughter Falls near London in Daniel Boone National Forest has an Instagrammable setting in a sheltered cove framed by enormous, moss-softened boulders. Against a hemlock thicket backdrop, the falls whoosh 15 feet down into the clear waters at the confluence of Dog Slaughter Creek and Cumberland River. 

Seventy Six Falls

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Clinton County is the home of Seventy Six Falls, a sight to behold as it plunges nearly 90 feet into Lake Cumberland. Sheltered in a cove along Indian Creek, it is especially scenic from the lake’s shoreline, which is located down a narrow trail from the picnic area. No wonder boaters, houseboaters, swimmers, and paddlers seek it out for lazing blue-sky days away.

Fulling Mill Falls

In the Nature Preserve at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill , Fulling Mills Falls offers a relaxation spot (and photo op) like no other. The waterfall splashes and slides down one step to the next, with its lush greenery and moss-shrouded boulders. The falls originally provided water power to operate the machinery of the stone fulling mill at Pleasant Hill built in 1822. Find it on the 6-mile Shawnee Run Trail loop, 20 minutes from the West Trailhead.

Cove Springs Waterfalls

Within Frankfort’s Cove Spring Park & Nature Preserve, you can enjoy waterfalls mere miles from the state capitol. Set among forested ravines, wetlands, wildflowers, springs, and streams, the park offers multiple waterfalls. This 240-acre pocket of paradise has picnic facilities, Children’s Memorial, archery range, and walking trails, including the paved Sky Trail overlooking the city and a longer Wetlands Trail for wildlife viewing.

Yahoo Falls

At Kentucky’s tallest waterfall, hikers can walk right up to the base and even slip behind the falls as it splashes 113 feet into the pool below. Yahoo Falls sits in the heart of the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area near Whitley City. It's accessible by a scenic one-mile hike with some steep metal stairs. A seasonal waterfall, it can reduce to a trickle in the summer and shows its best self after a good rain.

Tioga Falls

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This scenic cascade drops 130 feet down the steep, sloping face of Muldraugh Hill. Located north of Fort Knox , it lies in an area used for military training (and is subsequently sometimes closed to hikers), making it one of Hardin County’s true hidden treasures .

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