How long is Eagle Falls (Cumberland Falls)?

2.6 miles, out & back, with about 400 feet of elevation gain — roughly 1 hr 4 min at a steady pace.

How hard is Eagle Falls (Cumberland Falls)?

It's rated Moderate. a fall with a face-on view of the "Niagara of the South"

Where is Eagle Falls (Cumberland Falls)?

Eagle Falls (Cumberland Falls) is in Kentucky. a fall with a face-on view of the "Niagara of the South"

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Eagle Falls (Cumberland Falls)

Kentucky

Distance2.6 mi

Est. time~1 hr 4 min

Elevation gain↗ 400 ft

RouteOut & back

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Eagle Falls (Cumberland Falls) is a moderate 2.6-mile out & back hike in Kentucky with about 400 ft of elevation gain. a fall with a face-on view of the "Niagara of the South".

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