The Kentucky Trail With A Cave, Waterfalls, And Lake You Just Can't Beat
By Will Suphan|Published July 27, 2023
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Will has been living in Arizona off and on for 30+ years in the Phoenix Metro and Tucson areas. He has traveled all over the state as well as having lived all over the Southwest. He's been writing for OnlyInYourState for one year and has previously written for Digital Journal. Will has a passion for travel and writing and combining the two is what he loves most. He loves solo international travel and has been to Thailand, France, Japan, and Cambodia.
There’s nothing like hiking in Kentucky. The Bluegrass is bursting with so many beautiful trails — some of them lead to a cave or a waterfall, while others circle a lake to make the experience extra special. Did you know there’s a trail that has all three of the above features? Let’s take a hike along Glade Branch Trail, a triple threat of a hiking trail in Kentucky.
This 2.9-mile out-and-back trail begins at the end of Glade Branch Road and takes a little over an hour to complete. It’s a nice, short hike with a lot of great scenery packed into it.
Beautiful rock cliffs and abundant wildlife make this trail a joy to traverse and it’s rare to see other people on it, which means you’ll have this bit of nature all to yourself. The rock formations here are formed into all sorts of intriguing shapes.
Little nooks like this with waterfalls of various sizes await you here, which are wonderful places for relaxing and taking a break to appreciate their beauty.
Finally, you’ll reach Glade Branch, a part of Paintsville Lake that has a small beach and is the perfect place to camp under the stars and do a bit of fishing.
Have you ever been to Glade Branch Trail in Kentucky? Let us know about your experiences in the comments. Be sure to check AllTrails for any closures or updates. If you’d like to experience more lovely trails, check out these easy hikes in Kentucky.
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