I will have to go back again to see the gorgeous sights of the Yahoo Falls. However the sun was getting close to setting so myself and my hiking buddy (aka my dog) we went the overlook and what a gorgeous site that is to see. That overlook area is to the left of the hiking trail and just for a minute you get to take in the beauty that nature gives us and forget everything else. I hope to visit again in the spring with the pupper to see the magnificent sight of the Yahoo Falls and Arch read more

Yahoo Falls and Arch - Overlook - Hiking Near Me - Whitley City, Kentucky

Very pretty dog friendly hike. Luckily it was a rainy day so the waterfall was flowing. It's the tallest waterfall in Kentucky. read more

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I hadn't heard of this until I went exploring; it is not terribly far from the better-known Cumberland falls and is part of a large area of national forest with numerous sites to visit, the closest major one being a stone arch to the north. This particular area was user-friendly in the sense that one can drive fairly close to the attraction and there was plenty of parking and a primitive set of restrooms at the end of the road. Trails make a small loop around the falls, which signage claims are the highest in Kentucky (apparently a disputed subject). It certainly was an impressive sight, with a modest stream of water coming through innocuous woodlands on the top before a sudden spill in front of a cavernous shelter. It looked like a dangerous spot and I would keep a distance from the top, especially with children. From the bottom, a set of trails led through the valley, and one could go right into the pool and take a dunk under the falls on a warm day. Other trails led up into the woods with more to offer, but having already spent a lot of time on neighboring trails, I was happy that the falls here were both easy to see and worth visiting. read more

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We had a great time. Definitely recommend this hike. It's marked easy but it does have quite a few steps & a couple inclines. I suggest going left to start to go down the steps towards the falls. read more

Yahoo Falls and Arch - Hiking Near Me - Whitley City, Kentucky

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Saturday, March 15th, Tony and I found this waterfall by accident. When we were at the Bandy Creek Visitors Center the Park Ranger told us about Yahoo Falls and said you are only about an hour away.. the weather was nice so we thought WHY NOT..so we changed our route to loop over into Kentucky and see their largest (tallest) waterfall. It was very easy to find with our MAP APP on my android..they need more signage.. Once you get to the park area, there is a large brown sign that points you to the park for another 1.5 miles into the woods. There is plenty of picnic areas with grills, a bathroom and a gorgeous overlook. After hiking out to the falls, there is an overlook there and some gorgeous falls. There was children playing in the waterfall. It was very lovely out there, and it would be cool in the summer time. read more

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Beautiful and fun for our whole family of smaller bambinos. Easy to walk to and from. The views are amazing and definitely worth the stop. We had a picnic with the family and made some lasting memories. read more

You will leave questioning your existence and what it all means. A few times my hiking partner (boyfriend, yeah, I said it) and I decided we were in simultaneous comas sharing a fever dream. Maybe learn to read a map. Navigating trails by plotting your course on the map of the parking lot is an amateur move. Plan to need water too. If given the opportunity to take Kentucky's tallest and longest pee don't miss it because you aren't hydrated. Tip: Add gummy bears to your hikers survival kit. This trail is longer than it appears. read more

A great hiking trail. The drive to the trailhead is really nice also. The waterfall is amazing. A nice way to spend the day with your family. The one trail has a lot of stairs but you don't have to use that trail. Pack a lunch and enjoy the day. There are other trails that connect up with this one. read more

This is one of the most beautiful hikes that I've been on in a long time. I went on a Thursday afternoon and I was literally the only person hiking this trail. It's so serene! The waterfall is pretty close to the start of the trail but keep going to the arch because it is out of this world!! Pictures definitely do not do it justice and you never know what kind of wildlife you'll see, I ran into a turkey vulture! This is a definite must hike for anyone, quite a hidden gem. read more

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This is part of the Big Fork Wildress Area. If you follow KY 700 off of US27 you will come to Yahoo Falls Rd after about 3 miles through small developement and several turns. The last 1.5 miles are gravel, very good quality two places had "washboarding" but a low to ground car made it just fine. You park at restrooms at halfway part of picnic loop. Best part is this is free!!!! This is Kentucky's highest waterfall! The hike is about half a mile around trip, but does require a set of metal stairs (with hand rails) that number around one hundred. The falls includes a rock house (previously known as a cave behind and beside it). The falls are more of the vail vartiety, not a massive wide but thin. The hike offers several nice views along the way. There were rhododrenons starting to bloom and mountain laurel about peaking (both large shrubs) on path. The trail is blazed in green (on trees) watch your path as a couple of times you meet up with Sheltowee Trace (a couple of miles long blazed with turtle), it is not possible to get lost unless you stop following green blazes and signs. But wait there is more!! About .7 miles further mostly uphill you will find ane arch, well some day will be two. But now its an interestin arch with a rock house (cave) above is much bigger and beside. This is early Native American condo living at it best (ok maybe not historically accurate but this is yelp, not National Geographic pteople!). The extra walk is well worth effort, but bring your bug spray. The path is in the woods, it has bugs. I avoided mosquitos in Middle of May, but not gnats and a tick. A little DEET will take care of this problem read more

Yahoo Falls and Arch - This the easy part - about quarter mile and a bunch of metal stairs - Hiking Near Me - Whitley City, Kentucky

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Yahoo Falls is the reward for a beautiful hike! The scenery, the surrounding beauty and the many vantage points make this one of our favorite hikes! read more

Yahoo Falls and Arch - Hiking Near Me - Whitley City, Kentucky

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Neat place. REALLYYYY needs to be cleaned up, as in trim some tree limbs so you can actually see the Falls from the overlook. Great shady walk in the woods read more

I love it here. Nice and quiet. The falls is so beautiful. I can't wait to get back there.

What a fantastic hike! The arch is about 1.5 miles away from the parking area - uphill, downhill, level and switchback. The trail is pretty rustic; so, I had to keep an eye on my clumsy feet. I'd stop from time to time to just look around me at the hemlock, oak, and beech around and over me. The round trip took us about 3.5 hours with all my picture taking and gawking. What a lovely way to spend an afternoon. As the other reviewer noted: bugs are abundant. Repellent spray and drinking water recommended. read more

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Gorgeous hike! Our ten-year-old wanted to see a cave and walk behind a waterfall on our vacation. Boy, was this the place for that! Our family does a lot of hiking and outdoor adventure vacations, this hike was top notch. It's not terribly long for small kids, only about a mile and a half. Though parts of it have steps and slippery areas, it was otherwise an easy walk. We went during the week in October, and we were the only ones there. It was awesome! We explored the cave area behind the waterfall and all around. Got some great pictures. I highly recommend this hike! read more