Take A River Hike In Kentucky That's Filled With Unique Rocky Water Views
By Andrea Limke|Published November 06, 2020
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A Cincinnati native who has lived in Kentucky for over 10 years, Andrea's heart belongs both in the Queen City and the Bluegrass State. After earning an education degree and working in that field for a number of years, Andrea began to pursue her passion for writing over 6 years ago. Since then she has written for a number of print and online publications, as well as published a children's book.
Hiking trails are always scenic and relaxing, even if it’s just a paved path through your neighborhood park. Of course, Kentucky has every type of trail you can imagine spread throughout its diverse regions and many of them are near bodies of water. Some of the best in the state are river hikes in Kentucky that offer picturesque flowing water and even waterfalls, but they also often offer rocky water views and historic bridges. The trails within Cumberland Falls State Resort Park are known for all of these features, but definitely don’t underestimate the rocky highlights along these river hikes in Kentucky.
Cumberland Falls State Resort Park is one of the most popular outdoor destinations in our state.
And for good reason, since it is home to our state's largest waterfall. You can view Cumberland Falls from its own short trail and overlook, as well as from the Eagle Falls trail. Both are definitely worth a visit.
But these waterfalls aren't the only features to admire within the park.
Cumberland River is unlike the large rivers that flow through some of our bigger cities and towns. The river is lined with stunning rock formations that make you feel miles away from it all.
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The park offers 17 miles of hiking trails and many of them include scenic views like this one.
While Cumberland Falls and Eagle Falls are both popular trails and should be enjoyed, there are so many others that would complete the ideal weekend of outdoor adventure in Kentucky.
Be sure to read more about the Rockhouse Trail and also all of the paths that take you to views of the Gatliff Bridge.
Along with the largest waterfall in the state, you'll find some of the best rocky river hikes in Kentucky throughout the park and unique views that show off the natural beauty of Kentucky.
River hikes in Kentucky are a wonderful way to see a variety of landscapes, including rocky shorelines, waterfalls, and bridges. Cumberland Falls State Resort Park may be best known for its waterfall, but be sure to take the time to appreciate all of the other natural and historic features along its trails. Have you hiked along the scenic trails around Cumberland Falls? Share your favorite route with us in the comments.
For more information on all of the hiking trails at Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, take a look at the park’s website.