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

Water Flow

15 of 15 gauged

4 of 15 waterfalls near Monticello are flowing strongly today

Amos Falls Strong Cumberland Falls Strong Dog Slaughter Falls Strong Eagle Falls Strong Basin Falls Moderate Ozone Falls Moderate Double Drop Falls Moderate Jacks Rock Falls Moderate Double Falls Moderate Magendanz Falls Moderate Northrup Falls Moderate Jock Falls Moderate Seventy Six Falls Moderate The Falls Moderate Stacy Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 77°F

Aft 77°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 77°F Sunny Best
Mon 77°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Tue 80°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Wed 84°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 84°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Fri 84°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Monticello

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Amos Falls Strong · 1890 cfs 81st percentile
  2. 2 Cumberland Falls Strong · 1890 cfs 81st percentile
  3. 3 Dog Slaughter Falls Strong · 1890 cfs 81st percentile
  4. 4 Eagle Falls Strong · 1890 cfs 81st percentile
  5. 5 The Falls Moderate · 137 cfs 73rd percentile
  6. 6 Double Falls Moderate · 48 cfs 66th 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

Jock Falls

2.8 miles away
Kentucky
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Seventy Six Falls waterfall

Seventy Six Falls

14.7 miles away
Kentucky
Drive Up
0.1 miles Unknown
Cumberland Falls waterfall

Cumberland Falls

21.5 miles away
Kentucky
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Northrup Falls waterfall

Northrup Falls

24.5 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
1.3 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Monticello (10 waterfalls)

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

Eagle Falls waterfall

Eagle Falls

21.5 miles away
Kentucky
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Dog Slaughter Falls waterfall

Dog Slaughter Falls

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

Jock Falls

2.8 miles away
Kentucky
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Seventy Six Falls waterfall

Seventy Six Falls

14.7 miles away
Kentucky
Drive Up
0.1 miles Unknown
Cumberland Falls waterfall

Cumberland Falls

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

Eagle Falls

21.5 miles away
Kentucky
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Dog Slaughter Falls waterfall

Dog Slaughter Falls

23.6 miles away
Kentucky
Moderate
2.4 miles 200 ft
Northrup Falls waterfall

Northrup Falls

24.5 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
1.3 miles 200 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Magendanz Falls in Tennessee, about 138 feet of drop LiDAR

Magendanz Falls

25 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

25.3 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Amos Falls waterfall

Amos Falls

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

Double Falls

29.7 miles away
Tennessee
Hard
8.6 miles 1,200 ft
Stacy Falls waterfall

Stacy Falls

35.8 miles away
Kentucky
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Double Drop Falls in Tennessee, about 108 feet of drop LiDAR

Double Drop Falls

37.1 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Jacks Rock Falls waterfall

Jacks Rock Falls

42 miles away
Tennessee
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Ozone Falls waterfall

Ozone Falls

48.6 miles away
Tennessee
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Basin Falls waterfall

Basin Falls

49.1 miles away
Tennessee
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Monticello

Are there free waterfalls near Monticello?

There are 11 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 10 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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