A 3-mile moderate loop to a seasonal waterfall best seen in winter or spring.
No fee mentioned; state park trail
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Best time to see the waterfall is winter or spring; it is a seasonal waterfall, per official park trail description
Lick Falls is located in Grayson Lake State Park near Olive Hill in Carter County. The Lick Falls Overlook Trail is a 3-mile loop with moderate difficulty, accessible year-round from the campground area. This waterfall is seasonal, flowing most reliably in winter and spring when snowmelt and ground saturation keep water flowing.
Visitors planning to see water flow should time their trip for winter or spring months. If you visit during late spring, summer, or fall, you may find the falls dry or with minimal flow, depending on rainfall. The overlook itself offers scenic views of the surrounding landscape regardless of water presence.
No fee is mentioned for trail access. Grayson Lake State Park offers other facilities and amenities beyond this trail, so it’s a good destination for visitors combining waterfall viewing with a broader outdoor recreation day. Check the official Kentucky State Parks website for current trail conditions before your visit.
Best in winter or spring; this is a seasonal waterfall and may not flow during summer.
You're visiting in late spring, summer, or fall and want reliable water flow.
No fee mentioned; state park trail
Via a 3-mile round-trip trail rated moderate by the managing agency.
We track 3 waterfalls in Kentucky State Resort Parks.
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Facts ('Lick Falls Overlook Trail... 3-mile loop... moderate... seasonal waterfall... best in winter or spring') from the official Kentucky State Parks Grayson Lake State Park page, Trails tab, checked 2026-09-04. Grayson Lake State Park itself straddles Carter and Elliott counties; Lick Falls trailhead area is on the Carter County side near the campground.
Checked September 2026.