Copperas Falls – Wolfe County

Though the trail to this gorgeous 40-foot waterfall is an unofficial one, meaning it isn’t marked or maintained, it is a popular, well-worn route for hikers and campers.
The 3.1 mile out-and-back trail is moderately challenging but well worth the trek. Copperas Falls unexpectedly appears like a hidden oasis with a turquoise lagoon at its base and a massive rock shelter behind it that is a known archeological site once inhabited by prehistoric Native Americans.

GPS Coordinates: 37.841064 -83.571540

Things to know before you go:
Before heading out to explore The Kentucky Wildlands Waterfall Trail, it’s a good idea to check on current trail conditions, waterfall volume and any restrictions concerning a particular waterfall’s access trail. For Instance, some trails are not pet friendly mainly for their own protection, as well as that of the local plant and animal life. Some waterfalls are also best visited during the rainier months of the year, while others are exceptional all year-round, with wintertime offering its own magical scenic backdrop.

CAUTION: Low lying areas are prone to flooding, so be alert for flooding when driving, camping or crossing streams in this area. Swift currents and undertows can make swimming and wading very hazardous.

Photo By Dustin Robinson

**This is not a regularly maintained trail**