Ice Day at Cumberland Falls
Wintertime can be a bit of a crapshoot visiting Cumberland Falls in terms of the number of overlooks that are open. On this day, two of the four were open for business and that was good enough to enjoy the cold Winter scenes Mother Nature provided. The lower platform was closed (likely due to icy conditions) and the third platform was closed due to a stone pillar slipping off the clifftop (picture below).
Ice Day at Eagle Falls
After extended freezing temperatures, this hike provided gorgeous Winter scenes complete with ice curtains and chandeliers. This waterfall remains among my favorites in Kentucky with a short, sweaty hike along the Cumberland River. You can enjoy views of Cumberland Falls, Eagle Falls Trail Arch, the river, and of course, Eagle Falls.
Winter at Eagle Falls
With dry weather leading up to our hike, we opted for this dependable waterfall that flows year round with the rare exception during drought. The falls are gorgeous, the cascades above are peaceful, and the views of Cumberland Falls from the shoreline boulders are fantastic! This is a hike I like to revisit year after year and reasonable river levels make it all the better.
Summer at Cumberland Falls
This is easily the most developed set of overlooks in the Commonwealth of Kentucky - and for good reason. Cumberland Falls - a.k.a. Niagra of the South - is a massive and powerful waterfall, and summertime is an ideal time to visit with the whole family.
Cumberland Falls Overlooks Loop
This is a must-visit for anyone hiking Kentucky. Known as the Niagra of the South, Cumberland Falls is a gorgeous, powerful waterfall and has all the overlooks to go with it;-) Here are the four developed viewing platforms on the Whitley County side of the river. More views can be had across the river from Eagle Falls Trail.