A moderate 1.5-mile hike to a waterfall and swimming hole in Daniel Boone National Forest; no fees.
No fees are required for this site
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Creation Falls is located in the Red River Gorge Geological Area of Daniel Boone National Forest, accessible via Rock Bridge Trail #207 at the Rock Bridge Recreation Area. The hike is approximately 1.5 miles and has moderate difficulty. No fee is required to access the site.
The trail leads past Creation Falls and Rock Bridge Arch, offering scenic views of both features. A swimming hole is present at the falls, making this a good option for visitors wanting to combine hiking with water recreation. The moderate difficulty makes it accessible to most visitors with basic hiking fitness.
The site is open year-round. Check the U.S. Forest Service website for any current alerts or seasonal conditions before your visit. Rock Bridge Recreation Area offers other trails and features in addition to Creation Falls.
Year-round access; consult the Forest Service for seasonal conditions.
No fees are required for this site
Via a 1.5-mile round-trip trail rated moderate by the managing agency.
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Coordinates and 'no fees required'/'Site Open' status from the official U.S. Forest Service 'Rock Bridge Recreation Area' page, checked live 2026-09-04, confirming Rock Bridge Trail #207 leads past Creation Falls and Rock Bridge Arch. Trail length (1.5 mi) from Kentucky Tourism's official waterfalls page. Height (commonly cited elsewhere as ~12 ft) is not confirmed on any official page found, so left null.
Checked September 2026.