I will have to go back again to see the gorgeous sights of the Yahoo Falls. However the sun was…read moregetting close to setting so myself and my hiking buddy (aka my dog) we went the overlook and what a gorgeous site that is to see. That overlook area is to the left of the hiking trail and just for a minute you get to take in the beauty that nature gives us and forget everything else. I hope to visit again in the spring with the pupper to see the magnificent sight of the Yahoo Falls and Arch

Very pretty dog friendly hike. Luckily it was a rainy day so the waterfall was flowing. It's the…read moretallest waterfall in Kentucky.

I have not been there to check on the hiking trail yet but the scenery looks amazing! I would love…read moreto see it in person so that I can experience and enjoy the hike and nature surrounding the mountains.

I've hiked the Jim Beam Nature Preserve at least twice, and what I love most is that people don't…read moreknow about it. However, given the current state of the world and every known trail shutting down due to overcrowding, now might be a good time to let everyone in on Jessamine County's best kept secret. According to the JCTA website, you can expect a "dirt trail with little elevation change through a wooded area. Old stone fences are visible. It has a couple of overlooks with winter views of the river." I don't understand exactly why this trail is NOT dog-friendly, but then again, I'm not an ecologist or a botanist. Approximately .8 miles will give you a decent workout considering the elevation changes, and it can get quite muddy given its dirt path construction. Unless it's winter, don't expect much of a view of the Palisades, but wildflowers are visible throughout in the fall. There are NO restroom facilities and view few parking spaces. Still, if you want to escape into nature and play explorer, this is a good place to do it.

The pinnacles are absolutely gorgeous. And at the beginning of the trail, there is a gorgeous and…read morerustic amphitheater. If you stand on the stage and look out, the backdrop is the hilly mountains. So cool and really inspiring (especially if you were a theater kid!). We went up to a Indian lookout points, such a lovely view. We started heading West, which the sign did say was a difficult descent. But when we got to the cliff you had to climb down, the trail markers weren't totally clear, plus the sun was setting, so we decided to turn around and go to the Devil's Kitchen. It's amazing how difficult these trails are! We descended to multiple cliff formations with little caves to chill under. The scenery is 10/10. I just think the trail markers could be a tiny bit clearer. Highly suggest!

Do it!! The Berea Pinnacles is one of my favorite places to hike when visiting Berea Kentucky. It's…read morea 3.4 mile out and back hike to the East Pinnacles. You can gain some extra mileage by visiting other overlooks on the mountain. I would say it's a moderate hike with some steep inclines and rocky areas to navigate. The trek up keeps me sweating. The view from the East Pinnacle is beautiful. Definitely the perfect spot to take in the beauty of nature. At the start of the trail head there is an area to grab a hiking stick. Be sure to pack plenty of water and wear appropriate shoes for hiking. Be safe on the edge of the rocks and make smart choices. It's beautiful but can be dangerous so use caution. @outdoorswithmandy

Definitely worth the little walk. One of the better views. A couple steep hills down & up (for…read morebeginners) As always have fun , stay aware & away from the ledge (makes me Nervous) Happy Hiking

Was in the area & looking for some hikes, It's not a long hike, Mostly up hill & it will push you…read more You could easily hike all day on the trails. Parking lot closes & gates lock @ sunset. If your late coming down your going to sleeping in parking lot.

My family and I went for a hike here last weekend during Labor Day weekend. We drove about an hour…read moreand a half down to the place. I've heard good things we've seen good pictures so we decided to climb up the mountain through the East pinnacle track and look over everything in the beautiful scenery. It was a pretty easy hike not too challenging I have two young kids and they made it up pretty well. However we go hiking a lot so this was not too challenging which my kids really appreciated. There's a lot of people to bring dogs we had a game to see how many dogs are passed for the bottom to the top we passed 31 dogs so it was a lot which was good because my daughters like to pet the dogs. So definitely recommend it definitely will be back a +5 stars

A lot of great trails to follow and things plants animals and birds and bugs I've not seen anywhere…read moreelse. Great spring flower walks with experts that know their plants and will answer your questions. Once when I missed a spring flower walk Robert Pendygraft gave me a private guided tour

This is a great area for enjoying nature without having to go too far. It's 500 acre area complete…read morewith trails of various difficulty, ponds, feilds, nice benches to enjoy the scenery, and a bird blind. A few times a month the nature center is open and they organize school trips and community hikes. This year is their 50th anniversary!

A little bit off the road to get to and then a short walk down a paved stone trail to reach the…read moreviewing area, this is a lovely little park and the view here was spectacular. It is part of the Daniel Boone National Forest and this park has a picnic pavilion and some primitive restrooms. Lots of parking which requires a $5 self-paid entry fee. There are envelopes and a drop for that. Spend a few minutes checking it out or spend the whole day. At the time of year we visited, we were the only ones around. So quiet and peaceful. It was perfect. [Review 269 of 2025 - 285 in Kentucky - 23832 overall]

NOT TO BE CONFUSED with the Natural Bridge Resort near Slade KY, this Natural Arch is about 1 hour…read moreand 15 minutes SOUTH of Richmond, KY and sits off Day Ridge Road in the Stearns District of the Daniel Boone National Forest. There is ample parking, but requires a $5 fee for a single day visit or $7 for a 3-day pass. Most of the short trail leading to the loop is paved, and contains plenty of man-made steps. TRAIL DIRECTIONS: From the 2nd parking area, take the concrete path to the left of the picnic pavilion then turn onto the asphalt path leading past the Amphitheater. In just a few hundred feet you will come to a beautiful overlook of the Natural Arch where you can stop for some scenic photos of it in the distance. Continue along the 510 trail as it descends down the mountain. There are a series of stairs to help tackle the steepness of the terrain, but don't worry, it's not a long trail and you will reach the arch before you know it. After the last set of steps you will come to a fork in the road. GO RIGHT to stay on the 510 loop trail. Left at the fork will lead you down the 508 trail to Buffalo Canyon. WHAT TO EXPECT: The Natural Arch is nice, but difficult to photograph without a wide angle lens. It is over 100 feet wide and you are in very close proximity. I found the best point of view was taking the loop trail through the arch to the other side. There is a wooden boardwalk to let you know you are on the right path. You can continue around the loop or go back the way you came to reach the parking area quickly. We did not follow the loop and instead returned back to our car. All in all it took us about 25 minutes round trip to hike at a leisurely pace and about 15 minutes to explore the area around the natural arch totaling 40 minutes. It is a family friendly hike, but some of the steps can be tall, so you may have to carry really little ones back. The trail is 1 mile round trip IF you circle the entire loop. I have included some of the PDF trail maps from the USFS website to help guide you. The monument signs maps near the parking area are rather confusing. For example: the monument map states the 510 trail is "not accessible", but it is referring to wheelchairs and for some reason doesn't state it that way. There ARE restroom facilities, but my wife was unpleased with the amount of flying bugs, so we opted to drive elsewhere for bladder relief. About 20 minutes away is the fabulous Cumberland Falls if you are looking for other things to do while in the area. This was a short stop for us as we travel through the state heading to Ohio. HAPPY EXPLORING!!!

This set of trails apparently belongs to a local private college that I hadn't heard of. They are…read moreopen to the public, and it wasn't hard to drive and park here. The trails cover a wide variety of environments, reaching a meadow where the power lines through and going down into the ravine which holds the Kentucky River. Once you're down there, a long path runs under the riverside cliffs. As is often the case in this region, the scenery is pretty, but on the difficult side. Many of the trails are narrow and covered with gravel or mud, and are high enough in spots that a slip could carry some significant consequences. There were plenty of bugs as well. But I managed to get a solid two-hour workout/scenic visit in. It's free and it's not far from Lexington.

They finally opened back up and we love it here! It's beautiful. We do the easy trail to the right,…read moreso I can't speak on the other trails, but we always have so much fun enjoying nature here ‍

Well designed, clean, safe and very enjoyable. I do recommend you visit if near this area.read more