Vanhook Falls waterfall art
Stylized illustration, not a photo — the real place looks different (and that’s half the fun).
Moderate hike

Vanhook Falls

Near London, Kentucky

Height20 ft
AccessModerate hike
Trail3 mi round trip
Best seasonSpring

Vanhook Falls is a 20-ft waterfall near London, Kentucky, with moderate hike access (3 mi round trip). a graceful fall on the Sheltowee Trace in Daniel Boone forest. Best season: Spring.

This handoff is a name search; confirm the correct trailhead or access point before navigating. Flow varies with season and recent rain. Check conditions, water levels, and any permit or reservation rules before you go, and never climb on slick rock at the lip of a fall.

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