맥크리 카운티 최고의 워킹 & 하이킹 경로

The well-known and well-visited Cumberland Falls can show different faces depending on the season and recent weather. Viewable from both banks of the Cumberland River, the falls is a popular site for a reason!

The Blue Heron Bridge once carried cars to and from a coal mine. It was decommissioned in 1962 but refurbished in 1989 for non-motorized traffic.

Julia Lynn Falls is a picturesque 21-foot plunge waterfall best visited after recent rainfall, as it tends to dry up during prolonged dry spells. A short 75-foot side trail leads you to the falls; the trail is well-marked and easily navigated.

Depending on the rainfall before the hike, you will need waterproof shoes or walk barefoot through at least two streams, out of several that have to be crossed. Nothing dangerous, but it is not easy to walk with wet hiking boots...

Be careful, depending on the weather, it can be very slippery inside the rock arch! However, it is worth taking a look at the chimney at the back left of this special rock arch.

Large rock arch to walk through

The well-known and well-visited Cumberland Falls can show different faces depending on the season and recent weather. Viewable from both banks of the Cumberland River, the falls is a popular site for a reason!

Above Eagle Creek Falls the trail continues alongside Eagle Creek. You can see where the water has carved smooth curves in the rocks as it meanders downstream.