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    • Berea, Kentucky

      Hike the Pinnacles in Berea

      4.9
      6.59 mi / 1014 ft gain
      This is a trip with multiple sites to visit over the course of a day. Visiting all five would equal around 5 miles, or you can choose to only go to one, as there are some slightly strenuous hills. The most visited is the Main Lookout, and the West Pinnacle offers a little rock climbing. Between ...
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    • McKee, Kentucky

      Explore Flat Lick Falls

      5.0
      0.5 mi
      The hike begins at the parking area, just before the restrooms. Following a short, paved path will bring you to a small overlook of Flat Lick Falls. While this overlook is nice, the real treat comes when you venture to the base of the falls. Look for a small dirt path to the right of the overlook...
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    • London, Kentucky

      Explore Levi Jackson Wilderness Road State Park

      4.0
      This park is small but has about 8.5 miles of hiking trails. I hiked section of the Wilderness Trail and section of the Boone Trace trail. Visited the Defeated Camp Burial Grounds and spent a good amount of time in the pioneer museum looking at all the artifacts. Also visited Mc Hargues Mill whic...
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    • McKee, Kentucky

      Resurgence Cave

      4.74 mi / 341 ft gain
      Resurgence Cave in McKee, Kentucky offers a unique hiking trail that is both challenging and rewarding. The trail is of moderate difficulty, requiring sturdy footwear and a good level of fitness. It winds through dense forest, past towering rock formations and along the edge of a clear, fast-flow...
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    • Lancaster, Kentucky

      Hike to the Kentucky River Palisades

      5.0
      2.4 mi / 500 ft gain
      The Tom Dorman State Nature Preserve is maintained by the Nature Conservancy and one of a few preserves in the Kentucky River Palisades ecosystem. The Kentucky River Palisades loop trail leaves from the 8-car parking lot from both directions and follows an old stage coach trail. There are a few ...
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    • Corbin, Kentucky

      Dog Slaughter Falls

      4.0
      2.32 mi / 417 ft gain
      Getting There When headed towards Cumberland Falls State Resort Park on Kentucky-90, watch for a gravel forest service road on the right (FS-195).  The Dog Slaughter Falls Trail has two trailheads along this road. The first one is about 0.8 miles down the gravel road, but I'm going to suggest t...
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    • Williamsburg, Kentucky

      Pinnacle Knob Fire Tower

      5.0
      1.46 mi / 105 ft gain
      The trial-head for this hike had a very small parking area but there is some extra parking on down the road where you can park then walk to the start. The trail starts relatively flat with a small incline. As you go on it climbs slowly until you reach the steps that start the accent. There are ab...
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    • McCreary County, Kentucky

      Photograph Cumberland Falls

      5.0
      The Cumberland Falls State Resort Park is home to several waterfalls, with the Cumberland Falls being the largest, most prominent, and most well known. It is also called the Niagara of the South due to its size and volume of water flow. It is famous for being the only place in the Western Hemisph...
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    • Williamsburg, Kentucky

      Eagle Falls, Cumberland Falls SRP

      4.8
      1.89 mi / 699 ft gain
      Rated easy to moderate, this hike does have lots of stairs. Rated easy to moderate, this hike does have lots of stairs. Along the way to Eagle Falls you will pass one of the best views of Cumberland Falls. Part of the lower trail may at times be muddy or inaccessible due to water levels.
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    • Parkers Lake, Kentucky

      Hike to Natural Arch in Daniel Boone National Forest

      1 mi / 300 ft gain
      Natural Arch is located in the Daniel Boone National Forest near the border of Tennessee and Kentucky. Once you get inside of the park there are many picnic tables and other areas to eat and sit and paths to walk on. The main attraction of the park however is the 100 foot wide arch that spans ove...
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    • Beattyville, Kentucky

      Climb at the Motherlode in Red River Gorge

      1.2 mi
      These directions are similar to those marked in the Red River Gorge Climbing Guide. Be sure to pick one up at Miguel's Pizza or elsewhere to get a good idea of where all of the crags and climbing routes are. This adventure is to the Volunteer Wall and The Gallery crags.  The parking lot is marked...
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    • Harrodsburg, Kentucky

      Fulling Mill Falls Loop

      1.28 mi / 105 ft gain
      Fulling Mill Falls Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Burgin, Kentucky.
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    • Wilmore, Kentucky

      Hike to the Cave at Asbury Trails

      4.0
      1 mi / 430 ft gain
      The Asbury University trail system is located just south of Wilmore, KY along the lush emerald banks of the Kentucky River. Leisurely looping through the luscious limestone landmasses of the Kentucky bluegrass region, the trails at Asbury offer visitors an opportunity to obtain up-close understan...
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    • Rogers, Kentucky

      Rock Climb Bruise Brothers in Muir Valley

      Directions to Muir Valley (from Miguel's Pizza)Drive south on KY 11 for 6.3 miles. Turn left onto KY 715. Stay on this road for 2.7 miles. Turn right onto road 2016. Stay on this road for 1.4 miles. Keep an eye out for a carpet store on your right. Once you pass the carpet store, the road will st...
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    • Rogers, Kentucky

      Rock Climb Tectonic Wall in Muir Valley

      Directions to Muir Valley (from Miguel's Pizza)Drive south on KY 11 for 6.3 miles. Turn left onto KY 715. Stay on this road for 2.7 miles. Turn right onto road 2016. Stay on this road for 1.4 miles. Keep an eye out for a carpet store on your right. Once you pass the carpet store, the road will st...
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    • Slade, Kentucky

      Hike to Natural Bridge and Battleship Rock

      3.8
      2 mi / 400 ft gain
      This popular hike begins near the state park gift shop and has options to continue to other trails at multiple points. The first .75 miles, starting at about 800 feet, is the hike up to the Natural Bridge. This portion of the hike contains basically all of the increase in elevation. As you hike u...
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    Camping and Lodging in Mount Vernon

    Renfro Valley KOA Holiday
    Mount Vernon, Kentucky

    Renfro Valley KOA Holiday

    Craigs Creek Group Area
    London, Kentucky

    Craigs Creek Group Area

    Holly Bay
    London, Kentucky

    Holly Bay

    Laurel River Lake Picnic Area
    London, Kentucky

    Laurel River Lake Picnic Area

    Fishing Creek Campground
    Somerset, Kentucky

    Fishing Creek Campground

    Waitsboro Campground
    Somerset, Kentucky

    Waitsboro Campground