Waterfall Hikes Near Jenkins, KY

1,862 residents

New York Time Zone

5 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Jenkins? There are 5 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Jenkins. These trails range from moderate to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 37.1826°N, -82.6310°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Jenkins

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Water Flow

5 of 5 gauged

1 of 5 waterfalls near Jenkins is flowing strongly today

Abrams Falls Moderate Big Falls Barely Flowing Tank Hollow Falls Barely Flowing Falls of Buffalo Strong Monkey Falls Moderate

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Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 95°F

Wed 93°F Patchy Fog then Sunny

Thu 95°F Sunny Best

Fri 94°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Ind 90°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Sun 89°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Mon 86°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Tue 83°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Jenkins (1 waterfall)

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

Tank Hollow Falls waterfall

Tank Hollow Falls

8.7 miles away

Virginia

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

All 5 Waterfalls Near Jenkins

Tank Hollow Falls waterfall

Tank Hollow Falls

8.7 miles away

Virginia

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Monkey Falls waterfall

Monkey Falls

44.9 miles away

Virginia

Moderate

2.0 miles 300 ft

Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

14 miles away

Virginia

Moderate

2.0 miles 300 ft

Abrams Falls waterfall

Abrams Falls

11.2 miles away

Virginia

Moderate

5.0 miles 675 ft

Falls of Buffalo

30.8 miles away

Kentucky

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Jenkins

Are there free waterfalls near Jenkins?

There is 1 free waterfall near Jenkins, including Tank Hollow Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Jenkins?

There is 1 dog-friendly waterfall near Jenkins, including Tank Hollow Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Jenkins?

There are 2 kid-friendly waterfalls near Jenkins, including Abrams Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Jenkins?

The shortest waterfall hike near Jenkins is Abrams Falls at 2.0 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Jenkins?

The tallest waterfall near Jenkins is Abrams Falls at 20 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Jenkins?

Yes, 5 waterfalls near Jenkins have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Jenkins?

The closest waterfall to Jenkins is Tank Hollow Falls, approximately 32 miles away.

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