Waterfall Hikes Near Burkesville, KY

1,423 residents
Chicago Time Zone
16 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Burkesville puts you on the Cumberland River between Lake Cumberland and Dale Hollow, and the falls spread out in both directions. Cummins Falls, southwest near Cookeville, drops 75 feet at the end of a 2.5 mile round trip with 200 feet of climb, and you can swim in the pool with the dog along. Seventy Six Falls is the easy one, 76 feet into a lake cove a short walk from the car. Sixteen falls make the list. Stacy and Dry Creek each run 2 to 2.5 miles with about 300 feet of gain.

Located at 36.7906°N, -85.3675°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Burkesville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

16 of 16 gauged

5 of 16 waterfalls near Burkesville are flowing strongly today

Amos Falls Roaring Cumberland Falls Roaring Dog Slaughter Falls Roaring Eagle Falls Roaring Cummins Falls Moderate Dry Creek Falls Moderate Jock Falls Low Seventy Six Falls Low Virgin Falls Moderate The Falls Strong Stacy Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 76°F

Aft 76°F Sunny
Sat 76°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 76°F Sunny Best
Mon 77°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Tue 82°F Sunny
Wed 86°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 85°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Burkesville

Updated about 1 hour ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Amos Falls Roaring · 3710 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Cumberland Falls Roaring · 3710 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Dog Slaughter Falls Roaring · 3710 cfs 99th percentile
  4. 4 Eagle Falls Roaring · 3710 cfs 99th percentile
  5. 5 The Falls Strong · 199 cfs 86th percentile
  6. 6 Double Falls Strong · 78 cfs 80th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Burkesville (5 waterfalls)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

Seventy Six Falls waterfall

Seventy Six Falls

10.8 miles away
Kentucky
Drive Up
0.1 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Jock Falls in Kentucky, about 161 feet of drop LiDAR

Jock Falls

21.5 miles away
Kentucky
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Burkesville (12 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Cummins Falls waterfall

Cummins Falls

35.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.5 miles 200 ft

All 16 Waterfalls Near Burkesville

Seventy Six Falls waterfall

Seventy Six Falls

10.8 miles away
Kentucky
Drive Up
0.1 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Jock Falls in Kentucky, about 161 feet of drop LiDAR

Jock Falls

21.5 miles away
Kentucky
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Dry Creek Falls waterfall

Dry Creek Falls

33.4 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Cummins Falls waterfall

Cummins Falls

35.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.5 miles 200 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Irvine Fall in Kentucky, about 15 feet of drop LiDAR

Irvine Fall

38 miles away
Kentucky
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Magendanz Falls in Tennessee, about 138 feet of drop LiDAR

Magendanz Falls

41.1 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Northrup Falls waterfall

Northrup Falls

42.1 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
1.3 miles 200 ft
Stacy Falls waterfall

Stacy Falls

44.5 miles away
Kentucky
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

44.7 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Cumberland Falls waterfall

Cumberland Falls

45.6 miles away
Kentucky
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Eagle Falls waterfall

Eagle Falls

45.9 miles away
Kentucky
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Burgess Falls waterfall

Burgess Falls

46.2 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Dog Slaughter Falls waterfall

Dog Slaughter Falls

48 miles away
Kentucky
Moderate
2.4 miles 200 ft
Virgin Falls waterfall

Virgin Falls

48 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.2 miles 1,200 ft
Amos Falls waterfall

Amos Falls

48.5 miles away
Kentucky
Easy
1.8 miles 200 ft
Double Falls waterfall

Double Falls

49.2 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.6 miles 1,200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Burkesville

Are there free waterfalls near Burkesville?

There are 12 free waterfalls near Burkesville, including Amos Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Burkesville?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near Burkesville, including Amos Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Burkesville?

There are 12 dog-friendly waterfalls near Burkesville, including Amos Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Burkesville?

There are 10 kid-friendly waterfalls near Burkesville, including Amos Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Burkesville?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Burkesville, including Cummins Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Burkesville?

The shortest waterfall hike near Burkesville is Amos Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Burkesville?

The tallest waterfall near Burkesville is Burgess Falls at 136 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Burkesville require permits?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Burkesville require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Burkesville?

Yes, 16 waterfalls near Burkesville have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Burkesville?

The closest waterfall to Burkesville is Seventy Six Falls, approximately 10.8 miles away.

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