A Day Trip to Cumberland Falls

If you want a great outdoor adventure, Cumberland Falls is a perfect Kentucky day trip or getaway.

Cumberland Falls is free to visit and offers scenic hiking trails with amazing views of the falls.

There is also a gift shop, a reasonably priced concession stand, and an informational area where you can learn more about the falls and its history.

The upper falls are beautiful and very peaceful.

There are a few spots where you can walk a little closer to where the action is.

You have some freedom to walk around because you are still far enough from the drop off that you aren’t in any danger.

This is the first photo area.

There are several spots where you can try to get different angles of the falls.

There are also lots of rocks to climb on and explore.

You can also stop and read about the history of the people at the falls.

We took a few pictures from the lower falls as well.

This one took a little climbing but was worth it.

Here is a view of the lower falls area after the waterfall.

Depending on the year and the time of day that you visit, you might be able to see a moonbow.

What’s a Moonbow?

A moonbow appears from the rising midst at Cumberland Falls on clear nights with a full moon.

Check the Moonbow Calendar for possible sightings before you visit.

Depending on the year and the time of day that you visit, you might be able to see a lunar rainbow/ moonbow at Cumberland Falls.

Cumberland Falls State Resort Park is located at 7351 Hwy. 90, Corbin, KY 40701.

It takes around 2.75 hours to get to Cumberland Falls from Cincinnati.

There is nearby lodging, camping, swimming and you can even go white water rafting nearby.

(That is definitely on my list for next time!)

You can find out more about planning your trip to Cumberland Falls from their website.

Learn more about the History of Kentucky Fried Chicken at the Harland Sanders Cafe & Museum.

The museum and KFC restaurant are located 30 minutes from the falls at 688 US Highway 25 W, Corbin, KY.