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Flat Lick Falls

Jackson County, Kentucky

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
Not recorded
Location
Jackson County, Kentucky
Access status
County park with paved overlook path; lower trail crosses creek
The walk
About 0.25 mile to the upper overlook; about 0.6 mile total including the lower view
Ground & access
Paved to the upper overlook. The lower trail is not wheelchair accessible, crosses the creek (expect wet feet) and has slippery moss-covered rocks.
Blue Ridge Country: Waterfall Wednesday, Flat Lick Falls

Flat Lick Falls is in a Jackson County park at Gray Hawk. From the parking lot near the large covered picnic area, a paved, wheelchair-accessible path leads about a quarter mile to a bench at the top overlook. A dirt trail to the right of the bench descends, crosses Flat Lick Creek and reaches the base of the falls.

Plan your visit

Flat Lick Falls Scenic and Recreation Area parking lot, paved path to upper overlook, dirt trail to the base

Blue Ridge Country gives roughly 0.25 mile from the parking area to the overlook bench, and about 0.6 mile in total for the whole hike including the lower trail.

Paved to the upper overlook. The lower trail is not wheelchair accessible, crosses the creek (expect wet feet) and has slippery moss-covered rocks.

Where to start

Park lot near the large covered picnic area and shelter in the Flat Lick Falls Scenic and Recreation Area.

Timing & water

Best right after rain; the falls can drop to a trickle in dry months. The pool is a popular swimming hole in warm weather.

Before you go

No entrance fee is mentioned. The shelter and tables can be reserved by calling 606-287-8562.

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

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