Lexington · KY

Waterfalls near Lexington, KY

45 waterfalls within 75 miles · 45 with detail pages · 4 within 25 miles

This page lists every named waterfall in our database within driving distance of Lexington, sorted by how far they are. Distances are straight-line; drive times assume average highway-plus-local routes (typically 30% longer than the straight-line miles). For trip planning, treat them as a starting point and verify the actual route in Google Maps.

Always check current access, parking, and seasonal closures with the relevant land manager — state parks, the National Park Service, or the local ranger district — before heading out. Several of these falls are seasonal and may run dry in mid-to-late summer.

Closest waterfalls to Lexington

Top 5

Kentucky

Silver Falls

12 miles from Lexington · ~20 min

Kentucky

Elk Lick Falls

12 miles from Lexington · ~20 min

Kentucky

Falls At Shaker Landing

19 miles from Lexington · ~35 min

Kentucky

Fulling Mill Falls

20 miles from Lexington · ~35 min

Kentucky

Benson Creek Falls

26 miles from Lexington · ~45 min

All waterfalls within 75 miles, by distance

45 total

Within 25 miles of Lexington

4 listed
WaterfallHeightDistanceDrive
Silver Falls—12 mi~20 min
Elk Lick Falls—12 mi~20 min
Falls At Shaker Landing—19 mi~35 min
Fulling Mill Falls—20 mi~35 min

25–50 miles

4 listed
WaterfallHeightDistanceDrive
Benson Creek Falls—26 mi~45 min
Anglin Falls—41 mi~1.2 hr
Wind Cave Cascades—48 mi~1.4 hr
Alcorn Branch Falls—50 mi~1.4 hr

50–75 miles

37 listed
WaterfallHeightDistanceDrive
Upper Chimney Top Falls—50 mi~1.4 hr
Hidden Arch Falls—50 mi~1.5 hr
Cold Falls—51 mi~1.5 hr
Flat Hollow Falls—51 mi~1.5 hr
Swirly Falls—51 mi~1.5 hr
Silvermine Falls—51 mi~1.5 hr
Bell Falls—51 mi~1.5 hr
Turkey Foot Loop Trail Falls—51 mi~1.5 hr
Ataullah Falls—51 mi~1.5 hr
Bear Dog Falls—51 mi~1.5 hr
West Mariba Fork Falls—51 mi~1.5 hr
Mariba Fork Falls112 ft51 mi~1.5 hr
East Mariba Fork Falls—51 mi~1.5 hr
Mariba Arches Complex Falls—52 mi~1.5 hr
Upper Laural Branch Falls—52 mi~1.5 hr
Nellie's Falls—52 mi~1.5 hr
Lili’s Leap Falls94 ft52 mi~1.5 hr
Box Falls—52 mi~1.5 hr
Mossy Falls—52 mi~1.5 hr
Lower Mossy Falls—52 mi~1.5 hr
Copperas Falls—53 mi~1.5 hr
Olivia Addison Falls—53 mi~1.5 hr
Wildcat Falls—53 mi~1.5 hr
Eagle Point Falls—53 mi~1.5 hr
Boundry Falls—53 mi~1.5 hr
Dog Fork Falls—54 mi~1.5 hr
McCammon Falls—54 mi~1.6 hr
Pooch's Turtle Falls—54 mi~1.6 hr
Creation Falls—55 mi~1.6 hr
Flat Lick Falls—56 mi~1.6 hr
Broke Leg Falls—56 mi~1.6 hr
80 Falls—63 mi~1.8 hr
Pine Creek Falls—64 mi~1.8 hr
Double Falls—68 mi~2.0 hr
Lick Branch Falls—69 mi~2.0 hr
Vanhook Falls—71 mi~2.1 hr
Bear Creek Falls—73 mi~2.1 hr

Beyond 75 miles

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