Ranked One Of The Best Kid-Friendly Hikes In Kentucky, Have Fun Exploring This Waterfall Trail In The Bluegrass
Andrea Limke
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Thank goodness for the outdoors! Here in Kentucky, we have miles and miles of hiking trails, many of which are open during the day for your enjoyment. They range in level of difficulty from very challenging to easy and paved, so there’s bound to be a place for your family to enjoy. If you ever find yourself wondering, “what are some kid-friendly waterfalls near me in Kentucky?” — read on! Today we’re tackling one of the best kid-friendly waterfall hikes in Kentucky, the glorious Van Hook Falls. This waterfall hike in Kentucky actually offers the opportunity to see many different waterfalls along the trail, and even though it’s fairly long, it is easy enough for young explorers to tackle, too.
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A waterfall hike in Kentucky may be just the thing you need to embrace this season. And when you want to take the little ones along, check out one of the best kid-friendly hikes in Kentucky on AllTrails that will keep everyone happy and relaxed for a few hours. (Of course, we share some of our favorite family-friendly, accessible hikes in Kentucky in this article!)
Have you hiked along the Van Hook Falls Trail before? What is your favorite waterfall hike in Kentucky? Let us know in the comments section below! For more information on the Van Hook Falls Trail, visit its Alltrails website.
And if you’d like to learn more about the trail that was rated the #1 kid-friendly hike in Kentucky, check it out in our previous article.
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What are some must-visit waterfalls near me in Kentucky?
No matter where you are in the Bluegrass State, you're bound to be within close proximity to a beautiful waterfall. Our eight-stop road trip winds through the state, visiting falls in each region of Kentucky. Hop on at a waterfall near you, and follow the route to see some of the best cascades! The state is home to a striking number of waterfalls, too — over 700, in fact. And the beauty is, many of these cascades are incredibly accessible and easy to find. One of our favorite waterfalls in Kentucky is 76 Falls, a Lake Cumberland treasure that measures -- you guessed it -- 76 feet tall. Another stunner is Creation Falls, a generous reward following an easy, 1.4-mile hike along the Rock Bridge Trail in Red River Gorge.
What are some of the best waterfall hikes in Kentucky?
If you enjoyed the kid-friendly trek to Van Hook Falls, you'll love these amazing waterfall hikes in Kentucky. Here we share some of the most scenic, accessible hikes in the Bluegrass, all of which feature the most winsome, wondrous waterfalls. One of our favorite kid-friendly waterfall hikes in Kentucky is Flat Lick Falls. The cascade can be found just outside of McKee along a family-friendly, 0.4-mile trail. While easily accessible, this area has abundant natural beauty and still provides plenty of adventure.
What's the most well-known waterfall in Kentucky?
The star of the show here in the Bluegrass State is most definitely Cumberland Falls. This glorious cascade, known as Little Niagara, is 68 feet tall and 125 feet wide. It is the second largest waterfall east of the Rocky Mountains, and the largest waterfall as measured by water volume in the Eastern United States, south of Niagara Falls. It's a bucket list must-visit, for sure!