Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Cumberland Falls State Resort Park

Last April my husband and I spent a week in the Smokey Mountains.  On the way home, we stopped at a lovely park in Kentucky to check out their waterfall:  Cumberland Falls.


The app on my IPhone directed us not to the Visitor Center,  but  to the DuPont Lodge in the park.  It is a very beautiful building and I sure wouldn't mind staying a night or two here.  However, we ended up going on a short hike through the woods, which we didn't need to, because if we would stayed on the road entering the park, we would have been able to park right at the waterfalls!


But we saw the sign to Cumberland Falls, so we got out and walked.


It was actually a very pretty hike through a forest with lots of interesting rock formations to look at.




We saw all these houses in the forests that all looked the same and we wondered if they were the "cabins" we kept seeing signs for.  They are pretty fancy for a "cabin" if that is indeed what they are.


It was actually a very peaceful, nice, short hike so it didn't really matter that we never really needed to take it to enjoy the falls.  It was probably good to get out and stretch our legs too after a long car drive.




When we finally reached the Cumberland Falls area it was much more "civilized" than our nature hike we were just on.  There were fences all along the river and concrete pathways.


Cumberland Falls are absolutely beautiful and the park did an amazing job so everyone could enjoy viewing them.  The walking paths along the river are just lovely and handicapped/stroller friendly.  There are multiple viewing decks to see the falls from various viewpoints.  There are stairs to get to some of the viewing decks.



I love how the park worked to create a safe, yet natural environment to experience the falls.  This path along the rock was amazing.


Cumberland Falls is sometimes called "Little Niagara" and I can see why.  The power of the falls really reminded me of Niagara Falls.

Cumberland Falls is the largest waterfall in Kentucky.  It is 68 feet tall, 125 feet wide, and has 3,600 cubic feet of water spill over the edge every second.

Cumberland Falls empties into Cumberland River.  There are 17 miles of hiking trails in the park that wind through the forest and to scenic areas.  On the other side of the river from where we were we could see other hikers taking the Eagle Falls Trail.  












This last picture is the area by the Visitor's Center.  It was April, and the Azalea's and Crab Apple Trees were all in bloom.  It was so pretty!




Have A Great Day!  Amy

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31 comments:

  1. You guys always find the best areas to go and explore. A little Niagara?? How cool.
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    Jodie
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  2. What a lovely hike to a really stunning waterfall! I wouldn't mind staying a night in that lodge either; it looks so pretty.

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    1. It really was, even if it was unnecessary. Yes, I might look into that for a future vacation.

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  3. So very beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

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  4. What a great place to explore. Lovely photos :)

    Thanks so much for linking up to The Wednesday Link Up. I hope you can join us again tomorrow for our next party :) #TheWednesdayLinkUp

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    1. thanks Claire! I just linked up again!

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    2. Thanks so much for linking up to The Weekend Link Up Amy #TheWeekendLinkUp

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  5. I think the cabins are private resort homes around the park. I was clued in about this park about twenty years ago by a park ranger, and we traveled there one summer. It was a little bit more rugged back then, but we hiked around the river area on a pretty steep path that was railed in places along the cliff side and it was spectacular. I'm glad you enjoyed the area. Nice photo of the two of you.

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    1. Oh, thanks for the info. I wonder if you were on the other side of the river...the "Eagles Fall Trail" because that's suppose to be more rustic. If were ever in the area again, I want to hit that trail. Thanks so much!

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  6. So very beautiful. Happy Friday.

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  7. What a lovely hike! The waterfall and variety of scenery sure looks nice!

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  8. What a beautiful state park! It would be wonderful to stay in those cabins! Your photos are lovely!

    Jill - Doused in Pink

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  9. That's such a great place to spend some time! The views are just amazing.

    Thanks for sharing your link at My Corner of the World this week!

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  10. The falls are lovely and what a nice surprise that you got to enjoy a little walk there instead of driving directly :) looks so peaceful!

    Hope your week is off to a good start :)

    Away From The Blue

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    1. Thank you. Yes, it was such a nice stop to break up the trip a little bit.

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  11. Beautiful falls! I really to start making a list of places to visit!
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  12. Enjoyed seeing your pics. Thanks so much for linking up with me at the Unlimited Link Party 31. Pinned!

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  13. Beautiful! Both the hiking trail and the Falls.

    Michelle
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  14. What a gorgeous trail, Amy! The rock formations are all really cool. And that waterfall is so beautiful, too. Thanks for sharing these lovely images from your hike. I really do need to get out hiking more. I usually end up doing it more in the early fall.

    Shelbee
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    1. They sure are. And you're welcome. We are more fall hikers too. We hike during all four seasons, but do most of our hiking in the fall.

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