Waterfall Hikes Near Monticello, KY

5,770 residents
Kentucky/Monticello Time Zone
15 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Seventy Six Falls pours 76 feet into a Lake Cumberland cove west of Monticello, and you can nearly park at the rim. Cumberland Falls is the bigger name, 68 feet of the whole river going over at once, half a mile from the lot. Eagle Falls faces it from the far bank, 1.5 miles with 300 feet of climb. Fifteen falls come inside the radius and nearly every one allows dogs. Northrup Falls, down over the Tennessee line, runs a 1.3 mile loop past a 60 foot drop.

Located at 36.8412°N, -84.8502°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Monticello

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 55°F

Vet 68°F Sunny
Thu 55°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Fri 44°F Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Sat 46°F Sunny
Sun 51°F Sunny
Mon 52°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 55°F Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Monticello

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Double Drop Falls Roaring · 21 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Jacks Rock Falls Roaring · 21 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Double Falls Low · 20 cfs 22nd percentile
  4. 4 Magendanz Falls Low · 20 cfs 22nd percentile
  5. 5 Northrup Falls Low · 20 cfs 22nd percentile
  6. 6 Amos Falls Low · 231 cfs 20th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Monticello (6 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.

LiDAR terrain view around Jock Falls in Kentucky, about 161 feet of drop LiDAR
2.8 miles away
Kentucky
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
14.7 miles away
Kentucky
Drive Up
0.1 miles Unknown
21.5 miles away
Kentucky
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
24.5 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
1.3 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Monticello (11 waterfalls)

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

21.5 miles away
Kentucky
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
23.6 miles away
Kentucky
Moderate
2.4 miles 200 ft

All 15 Waterfalls Near Monticello

LiDAR terrain view around Jock Falls in Kentucky, about 161 feet of drop LiDAR
2.8 miles away
Kentucky
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
14.7 miles away
Kentucky
Drive Up
0.1 miles Unknown
21.5 miles away
Kentucky
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
21.5 miles away
Kentucky
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
23.6 miles away
Kentucky
Moderate
2.4 miles 200 ft
24.5 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
1.3 miles 200 ft
25 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
25.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
25.9 miles away
Kentucky
Easy
1.8 miles 200 ft
29.7 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
35.8 miles away
Kentucky
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
37.1 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
42 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
48.6 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
49.1 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Monticello

Are there free waterfalls near Monticello?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Monticello?

There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near Monticello, including Amos Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Monticello?

There are 11 dog-friendly waterfalls near Monticello, including Amos Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Monticello?

There are 9 kid-friendly waterfalls near Monticello, including Amos Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Monticello?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Monticello?

The tallest waterfall near Monticello is Ozone Falls at 110 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Monticello?

Yes, 15 waterfalls near Monticello have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Monticello?

The closest waterfall to Monticello is Jock Falls, approximately 2.8 miles away.

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