Waterfalls around Lexington at a glance
There are 104 named waterfalls within 100 miles of downtown Lexington. The nearest is Silver Falls, about 12 mi SSE in a straight line. Most of the falls around the city lie to the south: 45 of the 104. The radius reaches into 3 states, led by Kentucky (86), Indiana (13) and Ohio (5).
Distances here are straight lines from the city centre. Roads bend around ridges and rivers, so a fall 20 miles out can take an hour to reach. Search your own street or tap Find falls near me above to measure from where you are.
How far you have to drive
| Within | Named waterfalls |
|---|---|
| 10 miles of Lexington | 0 |
| 25 miles of Lexington | 4 |
| 50 miles of Lexington | 10 |
| 100 miles of Lexington | 104 |
Well-known falls within reach of Lexington
Clifty Falls (71 miNW), Cedar Falls (82 miNE), Eagle Falls (83 miS), Cumberland Falls (83 miS) and Yahoo Falls (88 miS) are among the best-known waterfalls within 100 miles. Each is described on its state page: waterfalls in Indiana, waterfalls in Ohio, waterfalls in Kentucky.
The 15 nearest waterfalls to Lexington
| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Falls | 12 mi SSE | not recorded | Kentucky |
| Elk Lick Falls | 12 mi SE | not recorded | Kentucky |
| Falls At Shaker Landing | 19 mi SW | not recorded | Kentucky |
| Fulling Mill Falls | 20 mi SW | not recorded | Kentucky |
| Benson Creek Falls | 26 mi WNW | not recorded | Kentucky |
| Anglin Falls | 41 mi SSE | not recorded | Rockcastle County, Kentucky |
| Drennon Falls | 43 mi NW | not recorded | Henry County, Kentucky |
| Wind Cave Cascades | 49 mi SE | not recorded | Kentucky |
| Joe High Falls | 49 mi SSE | not recorded | Kentucky |
| Alcorn Branch Falls | 49 mi SE | not recorded | Kentucky |
| Upper Chimney Top Falls | 50 mi ESE | not recorded | Kentucky |
| Hidden Arch Falls | 50 mi ESE | not recorded | Kentucky |
| Cold Falls | 51 mi ESE | not recorded | Kentucky |
| Flat Hollow Falls | 51 mi ESE | not recorded | Kentucky |
| Swirly Falls | 51 mi ESE | not recorded | Kentucky |
Tallest recorded waterfalls near Lexington
Heights as recorded in OpenStreetMap. 5 of the 104 falls have one; the rest are often small ledges and cascades. Why published heights differ.
| Waterfall | Height | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mariba Fork Falls | 112 ft | 51 mi E |
| Lili’s Leap Falls | 94 ft | 52 mi ESE |
| Dog Slaughter Falls | 20 ft | 82 mi S |
| Quiverheart Falls | 20 ft | 84 mi NE |
| Cedar Falls | 16 ft | 82 mi NE |
Counties with the most falls near Lexington
Jefferson County, IN (12), Whitley County, KY (2), McCreary County, KY (2), Rockcastle County, KY (1) and Henry County, KY (1). County is from the USGS record, so falls mapped only in OpenStreetMap are not counted here.
Before you go
The map shows where falls are, not whether a trail reaches them or the land is open. Check the land manager for closures, fees and parking, and stay on the trail near the water. See waterfall safety, waterfall hikes near me and the best time to see waterfalls.
Waterfalls near other cities: Louisville, Cincinnati, Knoxville, Indianapolis, Columbus.