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Cumberland Falls State Park – Cumberland Falls loop from Cumberland Falls State Park

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United States

Kentucky

Mccreary County

Cumberland Falls State Park – Cumberland Falls loop from Cumberland Falls State Park

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Cumberland Falls State Park – Cumberland Falls loop from Cumberland Falls State Park

01:23

4.85km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: January 25, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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198 m

Cumberland Falls State Park

Highlight • Waterfall

Known as the “Niagara of the South,” Cumberland Falls is a must-see with its powerful 70-foot drop. The state park also features other waterfalls like Eagle Falls, and during a …

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1.73 km

The well-known and well-visited Cumberland Falls can show different faces depending on the season and recent weather. Viewable from both banks of the Cumberland River, the falls is a popular site for a reason!

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2.01 km

Cumberland Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

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2.73 km

Eagle Creek Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Above Eagle Creek Falls the trail continues alongside Eagle Creek. You can see where the water has carved smooth curves in the rocks as it meanders downstream.

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4.85 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.97 km

1.53 km

631 m

407 m

281 m

Surfaces

3.01 km

1.28 km

281 m

249 m

Elevation

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Saturday 23 May

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Cumberland Falls State Park – Cumberland Falls loop from Cumberland Falls State Park

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