Photograph Flat Lick Falls

McKee, Kentucky

Description

Easy walk down to this gorgeous waterfall! It's just a half mile off the beaten path and sure to make for some wonderful photos.

This is a mildly trafficked 0.4 mile loop trail. Parking is plentiful and this trail is handicap accessible! It starts off on a blacktop walkway in the open picnic area/field and leads straight into the woods to a spot that overlooks the falls. Your adventure could end here, or you could wander down to the falls (no longer handicap accessible) and explore the trails that weave around it.

I discovered this waterfall while heading back from a trip in the Daniel Boone National Forest and was really impressed with how picturesque this waterfall is!

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Features

Chillin

Photography

Bathrooms

Dog Friendly

Easy Parking

Family Friendly

Forest

Picnic Area

Romantic

Scenic

Waterfall

ADA Accessible

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