An easy 25-foot waterfall in a city park with convenient sunrise-to-sunset access, no fees.
No fee mentioned; open to the public sunrise to sunset daily
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Hurst Falls is located at Cove Springs Park in Frankfort, Franklin County, managed by the City of Frankfort Parks and Recreation. This 25-foot waterfall is fed by spring water piped to an old trout raceway and is easily accessible within a city park setting.
The park is open from sunrise to sunset daily and has no entry fee. The easy access and urban location make Hurst Falls an excellent choice for visitors in or passing through Frankfort who want a quick waterfall viewing without a significant time commitment. The spring-fed system means reliable flow regardless of seasonal rainfall.
Cove Springs Park is managed under a Kentucky Heritage Land Conservation Fund easement, adding to its conservation significance. Given the convenient location and reliable water source, this is a good option for families or visitors seeking a simple, accessible waterfall experience in the state capital area.
Year-round; open sunrise to sunset daily.
No fee mentioned; open to the public sunrise to sunset daily
The managing agency's page (linked below) has the current trailhead and route details — round-trip distance wasn't published when we checked.
We track 4 waterfalls in Bluegrass Nature Preserves.
eec.ky.gov
Official Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet page for Cove Springs Park, checked 2026-09-04: describes spring water piped to an old trout raceway that 'drops over 25' waterfall, Hurst Falls,' open sunrise to sunset daily, managed by City of Frankfort Parks and Recreation under a Kentucky Heritage Land Conservation Fund easement. No closures noted.
Checked September 2026.