10 Kentucky Scenic Waterfall Hikes

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One of our favorite things to do in Kentucky is to get out and explore one of Kentucky’s waterfalls. Kentucky may not have the most waterfalls in the United States, but the ones we have are worth the time to see them! Here are 10 of our favorite Kentucky scenic waterfall hikes.

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10 Kentucky Scenic Waterfall Hikes

Mill Springs Mill

Drive approximately 4 miles south of Somerset bypass on US 27
Turn right on 90 and go about 10 miles
Turn right on 1275 and go approximately 1 mile
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Cumberland Falls

7351 Hwy. 90
Corbin, KY 40701
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Eagle Falls

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Trailhead for Eagle Falls is on KY 90 just past the Cumberland Falls bridge
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Dog Slaughter Falls

Dog Slaughter Falls

N 36° 51.554′
W084° 17.976′
Accessed from a simple trailhead right off Forest Service Road 195. You access this service road by taking KY 90 out of Corbin, Kentucky.
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Princess Falls

Princess Falls

Drive south from Whitley City on US 27 in Kentucky, turn right on KY 92 and continue 6 1/2 miles until you reach the Yamacraw Bridge. The trailhead is located right off the parking lot area.
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Lick Creek Falls

Lick Creek Falls

Continue past Princess Falls and you will find Lick Creek Falls. There is another trailhead to access Lick Creek Falls, but I have not tried that trail.
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Anglin Falls

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Fairmount Falls

9800 Thixton Ln.
Louisville, KY 40291
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Cove Spring Park – Hurst Falls

Cove Spring Park – Hurst Falls

100 Cove Spring Rd
Frankfort, KY 40601
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Yahoo Falls

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Yahoo Falls is in the Big South Fork National Recreation Area, near Whitley City, Kentucky. From Kentucky 27, head west on 700 for 4 miles.
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So where should we go explore next? What are your favorite Kentucky waterfall hikes that we haven’t been to yet? Tell me so we can go check it out next!

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2 Comments

  1. I saw a tall skinny one during the Spring only in Red River Gorge as to pass the tunnel and head East for sever miles. The steep hills were filled with blooming rhododendron trees. Mostly rain runoff perhaps yet exquisite. Early Spring best, April.

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