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Bell Falls

Wolfe County, Kentucky

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
Not recorded
Location
Wolfe County, Kentucky
Access status
Short unmarked path from a roadside pull-off; exact GPS published
The walk
About 0.2 mile total for the forked out-and-back to both falls
Ground & access
Unmarked and unmaintained path. Slick rock behind the falls and a steep, short climb. Cliffs nearby; copperheads and timber rattlesnakes in the area.
Kentucky Hiker: Bell Falls, March 2021

Park at the unmarked pull-off on the north side of KY-715; the lower falls are visible from the road. Kentucky Hiker says to follow the trail down toward Bell Falls and cross Bell Branch to the rock overhang behind the falls. An uphill trail near the road leads to Upper Bell Falls. Retrace your steps. The author asks hikers to use this forked route to limit erosion.

Plan your visit

Roadside pull-off on KY-715 to Bell Falls on Bell Branch

Kentucky Hiker gives 0.2 miles total for the forked out-and-back route visiting Bell Falls and Upper Bell Falls; a 2019 visit by the same author gave 0.25 miles as a loop.

Unmarked and unmaintained path. Slick rock behind the falls and a steep, short climb. Cliffs nearby; copperheads and timber rattlesnakes in the area.

Where to start

Limited roadside pull-offs on KY-715 with room for 2 to 3 cars each; most are east of the trailhead.

Timing & water

Best after rain. Source visits were in 2019 and 2021.

Before you go

No fee mentioned.

Visitor information
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More waterfalls nearby

Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.

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Waterfall location

Wolfe County, Kentucky.

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