Waterfall Hikes Near Louisa, KY

2,652 residents
New York Time Zone
5 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Louisa? There are 5 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Louisa. 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 38.1081°N, -82.6132°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Louisa

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

5 of 5 gauged

5 waterfalls near Louisa have live flow data today

Broken Leg Falls Barely Flowing Caney Falls Barely Flowing Lick Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny · 88°F

Aft 88°F Mostly Sunny Best
Fri 87°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 83°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 87°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 92°F Sunny
Tue 94°F Sunny
Wed 95°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Louisa

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Lower Falls Moderate · 2070 cfs 71st percentile
  2. 2 Upper Falls Moderate · 2070 cfs 71st percentile
  3. 3 Caney Falls Barely Flowing · 42 cfs 9th percentile
  4. 4 Lick Falls Barely Flowing · 42 cfs 9th percentile
  5. 5 Broken Leg Falls Barely Flowing · 15 cfs 0th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Louisa (4 waterfalls)

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

Lick Falls waterfall

Lick Falls

11.1 miles away
Kentucky
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

36.4 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

34.1 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
5.6 miles 500 ft
Broken Leg Falls waterfall

Broken Leg Falls

44.1 miles away
Kentucky
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 5 Waterfalls Near Louisa

Caney Falls waterfall

Caney Falls

12.2 miles away
Kentucky
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lick Falls waterfall

Lick Falls

11.1 miles away
Kentucky
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

36.4 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

34.1 miles away
West Virginia
Moderate
5.6 miles 500 ft
Broken Leg Falls waterfall

Broken Leg Falls

44.1 miles away
Kentucky
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Louisa

Are there free waterfalls near Louisa?

There are 4 free waterfalls near Louisa, including Broken Leg Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Louisa?

There are 4 dog-friendly waterfalls near Louisa, including Broken Leg Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Louisa?

There are 4 kid-friendly waterfalls near Louisa, including Broken Leg Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Louisa?

The shortest waterfall hike near Louisa is Broken Leg Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Louisa?

The tallest waterfall near Louisa is Broken Leg Falls at 60 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Louisa?

Yes, 3 waterfalls near Louisa have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Louisa?

The closest waterfall to Louisa is Caney Falls, approximately 12.4 miles away.

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