A strenuous 6-mile trail loop to a waterfall through historic Shaker Village's 30.5-mile trail system.
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Fulling Mill Falls is reached from the West Trailhead via the Shawnee Run Trail loop within Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill—The Preserve, located in Harrodsburg in Mercer County. The hike is approximately 6 miles in length with strenuous difficulty.
The Preserve encompasses a 30.5-mile trail system within the historic Shaker Village site, making this a destination where you can combine waterfall viewing with exploration of a significant historical location. The 6-mile loop to Fulling Mill Falls is a substantial day hike suitable for visitors with solid hiking fitness and endurance.
Access through Shaker Village may involve historic site entry. Check with Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill directly for current information on trail-only access fees, seasonal closures, and any additional charges. The combination of historical significance and a full-day hiking opportunity makes this appealing for visitors interested in both outdoor recreation and American cultural history.
Year-round; check Shaker Village for seasonal trail conditions.
You prefer shorter hikes or are visiting with limited time.
No fee or permit requirement was published on the managing agency's site when we last checked — confirm current conditions before you go, since these change.
Via a 6-mile round-trip trail rated strenuous by the managing agency.
We track 3 waterfalls in Bluegrass & Central Kentucky.
kentuckytourism.com
Facts from Kentucky Tourism's official '12 Gorgeous Waterfalls' page, checked 2026-09-04: reached from the West Trailhead via the strenuous 6-mile Shawnee Run Trail loop within Shaker Village's 'The Preserve.' Cross-checked against Shaker Village's own official site, same date, confirming The Preserve's 30.5-mile trail system as part of the historic site, though that page did not independently name Fulling Mill Falls. No closure notice found; fee for trail-only access not confirmed.
Checked September 2026.