Cumberland Falls State Resort Park

What to Do at Cumberland Falls

Although Cumberland Falls is not quite as dramatic to gaze upon as the original Niagara Falls itself, it’s definitely worth checking out. And the ride on the Rainbow Mist Raft is not quite the same as on Niagara’s Maid of the Mist, either, for the whitewater raft ride to the base of Cumberland Falls (available through Sheltowee Trace Outfitters) is a great way to get some exercise (as the group does their own paddling to the base of the falls) and provides you with an opportunity for some up close and personal photos of this falls.

Hiking, swimming, fishing, canoeing, picnicking, tennis, horseshoes, shuffleboard, and horseback riding are other popular activities in the park. And after a day in the great outdoors, the park’s Dupont Lodge serves as a perfect retreat. Solid hemlock beams and knotty pine paneling complement the massive stone fireplaces found in this historic lodge, and the 52 rooms offer you pleasant amenities and picturesque views of the Cumberland River Valley. There’s even a 300-seat dining room available within the lodge.

Staying at the Park

For those who prefer other accommodations, Cumberland Falls State Resort Park also offers cottages (one and two-bedroom), woodland rooms (adjacent to the lodge, these accommodations offer you the privacy of cottages and the convenience of daily maid service), and camping facilities (50 campsites with water and electric hookups).

Hiking within the Park

The park also provides several scenic overlooks of Cumberland Falls itself, the park’s centerpiece, and there’s a very nice hiking trail that meanders above Cumberland Falls, too. This trail, the park’s most popular hiking trail, is called the Eagle Falls Trail (or Trail 9). You’ll face undulating terrain as you walk along the rim of the Cumberland River Gorge for just over a mile to the base of another, smaller falls (Eagle Falls); it’s formed where Eagle Creek plunges into the Cumberland River basin. Other popular hiking trails in the park include the 1.3 mile Wildflower Loop Trail (which follows along sandstone cliffs to the public pool), the 2.5 mile Anvil Branch Trail (which includes steep sections and an abundance of wildflowers), and the 10.8 mile Moonbow Trail (which follows the Cumberland River to the mouth of the Laurel River and is actually a section of the much longer Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail).

Bob Blair Museum

While in the park, be sure to check out the Bob Blair Museum, too (located in the lodge); it features information about area plants, animals, and history.

Visiting Cumberland Falls State Resort Park

Cumberland Falls State Resort Park is located 20 miles southwest of Corbin (take US 25 to KY 90 after exiting I-75). It’s a fascinating wilderness retreat that’s surrounded by the unspoiled beauty of the Daniel Boone National Forest. What a great place to witness both the thrilling power of a plunging waterfall and the peaceful solitude of the adjacent wooded landscape.

For More Information:

Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, 7351 Highway 90, Corbin, KY 40701; phone: 606-528-4121; toll free reservations: 1-800-325-0063; web site: www.parks.ky.gov/resortparks/cf

Southern & Eastern Kentucky Tourism Development Association (SEKTDA), 2292 South Highway 27, Somerset, KY 42501; phone: 877-8687-7359; web site: www.tourseky.com.

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