The park offers guided trail rides that are easy enough for the first timer and still adventurous for the more experienced. There youll find creation falls and a serene place to relax and take it all in. Open me cumberland falls is a great place to have fun, hike, swim, and do all kinds of outdoor activities. Kentucky waterfalls, arches and landscapes has 81,270 members. This is a shot of lake shelby in clear creek park, shelbyville, kentucky. Best central kentucky waterfall hikes state by state travel. Get out and explore these kentucky waterfall hikes that take you past some of the most beautiful scenery in central kentucky. Cumberland falls is a hikers paradise with 17 miles of hiking trails that wind through the park to scenic areas.
We have visited these kentucky waterfalls many times and each time we go, the view is different. Kentucky offers so much beauty to whomever cares to seek it out. If you dont want to do much hiking, this is a great waterfall to visit. The university of louisville photographic archives houses another copy of this stereograph as image number ulpa 2000.
Mar 21, 2012 posted by myoldkentuckyroadtrip march 21, 2012 june 12, 2015 posted in road trips tags. Stereographic views of louisville and beyond, 1850s 1930. Eagle falls is a smaller waterfall located across and down river from the cumberland falls. Corbin kentucky, cumberland falls, cumberland falls state resort park, dupont lodge, eagle falls, kentucky, kentucky state parks, kentucky vacations, road trips, waterfalls, whitley city kentucky post navigation. These 7 majestic waterfalls in kentucky will leave your jaw. In addition to the amazing waterfall this park has a beautiful resort and campground.
Cumberland falls state resort park, a kentucky state park. The trailhead for eagle falls is on ky 90 just past the cumberland falls bridge. Cumberland falls is 20 miles southwest of corbin in southeastern kentucky and is part of the daniel boone national forest with the falls bordering whitley and mccreary counties. Cumberland falls state resort park williamsburg, kentucky. Once you cross the bridge, look over on your right and you will see a small parking spot on the side of the road with a clearly marked sign telling you that you have arrived at the eagle falls hiking trail. Kentucky is home to some breathtaking views, and certainly doesnt lack when it comes to gorgeous waterfalls. As with most of north carolinas waterfalls, it is in the mountainous area of the state. Cumberland falls state park has a 65 foot high, 125 foot wide waterfall that serves as a focal point of the property. Corbin creek falls is a waterfall in north carolina on corbin creek near upper whitewater falls. Cumberland falls state resort park is a park located just southwest of corbin. An example of this phenomenon is the mist emitted from kentucky s biggest waterfall, cumberland falls, a water fall near corbin, during a full moon on a clear night. Anita barron beautiful find support or report comment. Falls creek cabins and campground falls creek cabins and.
Its a nice hike down and a bit of a ruff hike back as it is all up hill. Kentucky waterfalls worth visiting hobbies on a budget. See more ideas about my old kentucky home, corbin kentucky and vintage photos. Kentucky waterfalls, arches and landscapes has 77,038 members. Below are some of the states most memorable waterfalls that are surely worth checking out and sticking your toes in the water. The waterfall is incredible, you can even sit behind it. Located in southcentral kentucky, somerset lies close to a number of attractions, not the least. Corbin kentucky, cumberland falls, cumberland falls state resort park, dupont lodge, eagle falls, kentucky, kentucky state parks, kentucky vacations, road trips, waterfalls, whitley city kentucky 3 comments on a road trip to cumberland falls state park. First established in 1798, somerset, kentucky, draws thousands of visitors to the area every year. Here youll find current best sellers in books, new releases in books, deals in books, kindle ebooks, audible audiobooks, and so much more. Red river gorge is filled with scenic hikes in kentucky and one thats worth a visit is the rock bridge trail. Books amillion cumberland falls hwy corbin ky 40701. Cumberland falls state resort park this rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. A pictorial history of corbin, williamsburg and whitley county, kentucky estep, don on.
Cumberland falls state resort park corbin 2020 all you. The waterfall is famous because it is the only place in the western hemisphere where you can predictably see a moonbow a white rainbow created from the light of a full moon. But, did you know that there are plenty of other smaller waterfalls in this area. Free shipping and more for millionaires club members. Cumberland falls, sometimes called the little niagara, the niagara of the south, or the great falls, is a waterfall on the cumberland river in southeastern kentucky. Oct 01, 2018 namely, go see some of the regions beautiful waterfalls and state parks.
Some of these magical wonders are well known cumberland falls and yahoo falls, for example but the magic doesnt stop there. The coolest part of the recent submissions to me has been all the people checking out possible waterfalls and changing them to confirmed. May 22, 2011 ive researched the falls and havent found enough useful information on just this particular falls. Here waterfalls near louisville to see in both kentucky and indiana. Plus, there is the world famous moonbow every month weather permitting as a bonus. Closeup view of a stream with cascading waterfalls in kentucky. The database is now up to 602 waterfalls, with 590 waterfalls on the map. Just past wilmore and just shy of high bridge, the asbury trails contain several little paths in the vicinity of the kentucky river. Moonbow hotel at cumberland falls state park near corbin, kentucky. A road trip to cumberland falls state park my old kentucky.
At 65 foot high and 125 feet across, it is well worth the visit. If youre ever in albany, kentucky make sure to go and see 76 falls, its worth the drive. Kentuckys natural beauty is undeniable and many are surprised to learn that the bluegrass state is filled with countless waterfalls. Spanning the river at the border of mccreary and whitley counties, the waterfall is the central feature of cumberland falls state resort park and is part of the office of kentucky. Waterfalls near cumberland falls sheltowee trace adventure. Cumberland falls state park is named after the 125 foot wide waterfall that drops 68 feet in the center of the park. Feb 18, 2016 cumberland falls is kentucky s bestknown waterfall, and for good reason. Apr 12, 2015 these 7 majestic waterfalls in kentucky will leave your jaw on the floor. The strange story of colonel sanders sanders cafe, the birthplace of the original kentucky fried chicken is. See more ideas about corbin kentucky, kentucky and my old kentucky home.
People from all over the united states come to albany to see, play and party in this cove. This is a group to share images and discuss the natural beauty of the bluegrass state. When the moonlight refracts in raindrops and causes a pale colored bow, the results are moonbows. Thanks to a massive amount of submissions from mike hoffman, mccreary county now has the most confirmed waterfalls, beating out laurel county by a handful. A pictorial history of corbin, williamsburg and whitley county, kentucky. Apr 06, 20 eagle falls is a smaller waterfall located across and down river from the cumberland falls. The database is now just a few shy of 600 waterfalls. Ill get the map updated on the next update, once over 600 waterfalls.
Kentuckys most popular state park has waterfalls, miles of hiking trails, and beautiful scenery every where you look. Classic business in the front look transitions gracefully into a party in the back waterfall, kentucky style. Great getaway the falls are amazing, the hiking trails are stellar, and the lodge is wonderfulthe staff are all. The urbanized area around corbin extends into laurel county.
In an area shaded by trees sits a one and two story building with wood chairs on the front porch. Corbin is a home ruleclass city in whitley and knox counties in the southeastern portion of the u. In this book is just a few of the beautiful sites and waterfalls kentucky has to offer. Read more about this trail in our previous article. There is a cluster of falls in the area where the borders of georgia and the carolinas come together. Well even let you know about secret offers and sales when you sign up to our emails. The park notes that the waterfall can swell to 300 feet wide after heavy rainfall.
Not a great day for photographing landscapes, but i did catch some great clouds. It was definitely a trip for the books, and the cabin is the perfect nature lovers retreat. We booked a campsite and was able to experience this park for 3 full days. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. Kentuckys most popular state park bill on the road. Pets are not permitted within the mccreary county side of cumberland falls state resort park as this area is within a dedicated kentucky. Cumberland falls state resort park, williamsburg, kentucky. In fact, we have plans to go back and revisit each one of these waterfalls in the next few weeks and see what they look like this season. Now the question is will laurel or mccreary hit 100 confirmed waterfalls first. The ultimate road trip to the best waterfalls in kentucky. The map has not been updated yet to reflect all the recently submitted waterfalls, but they are in the database use the search feature. The strange story of colonel sanders sanders cafe, the birthplace of the original kentucky fried chicken is located in corbin, ky. My boyfriend and i celebrated new years deep in the woods after exploring the daniel boone national forest, checking out gatlinburg only 2 hours south, and hiking through the handful of waterfalls near the cabin.
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