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Big Spring Falls

McCreary County, Kentucky

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
Not recorded
Location
McCreary County, Kentucky
Access status
Signed trail and spur to viewing deck from Blue Heron
The walk
About 7.8 miles return
Ground & access
About 300 feet of climb to the Catawba Overlook area. Cliffs at the overlook; stay behind the railing. Bear country.
Kentucky Hiker: Catawba Overlook, Dick Gap Falls, and Big Spring Falls

Big Spring Falls is in Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, McCreary County. From the concession and restroom building at Blue Heron, walk the paved path north to the bridge over the Big South Fork, cross, and turn left (south) on the Kentucky Trail. Pass the Catawba Overlook spur (mile 1.8) and Dick Gap Falls spur (mile 2.5). At mile 3.7 take the spur marked WATERFALL .3 MI to the viewing deck.

Plan your visit

Blue Heron Mining Community via the Kentucky Trail to the Big Spring Falls spur

Kentucky Hiker gives 7.8 miles out and back from Blue Heron, with the Big Spring Falls spur at mile 3.7 signed WATERFALL .3 MI. The total includes optional stops at Catawba Overlook and Dick Gap Falls on the way.

About 300 feet of climb to the Catawba Overlook area. Cliffs at the overlook; stay behind the railing. Bear country.

Where to start

Blue Heron Mining Community in Big South Fork NRRA, at the concession and restroom building.

Timing & water

Best in spring when water flow is strongest.

Before you go

No fee or reservation is mentioned in the reviewed source.

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

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Waterfall location

McCreary County, Kentucky.

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