Lick Falls Hike
Waterfall | Kentucky
3 mi loop
Lick Falls Hike at a Glance
The Lick Falls hike via the Lick Falls Overlook Trail is 3 mi loop.
| Elevation at the falls | ≈ 790 ft |
|---|---|
| Trail | Lick Falls Overlook Trail |
| Distance | 3 mi loop |
Your time: about 1 h of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed); about 1 h 15 min at a relaxed pace. A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 570 kcal. No elevation gain is published for this route, so climbing time isn’t included.
Adjust for your pace and breaks →Route line not shown. The 3 mi distance for this hike is verified (assets.simpleviewinc.com), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About Lick Falls
Lick Falls is a waterfall in Kentucky, on land managed by Grayson Lake State Park (Kentucky State Parks).
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Lick Falls Overlook Trail: 3 miles as a loop. Distance from assets.simpleviewinc.com.
Before You Go
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Grayson Lake State Park (Kentucky State Parks) for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Lick Falls?
The Lick Falls Overlook Trail to Lick Falls is 3 miles as a loop.
Safety Information
Current Hazards
- Slippery wet rock near the falls
- Fast, high water after rain or snowmelt
- Check weather before departure
Turn-Around Time
3:00 PM
Plan to reach the falls by this time so you are back before dark.
Essential Gear Checklist
* Critical items - do not hike without these
Emergency Contacts
Emergency / Search & Rescue
911Point Forecast
NWS Point Forecast →In most of the US, backcountry search and rescue is dispatched through 911 — tell the operator you have a hiker emergency and your GPS coordinates.
Downloads
Sources for The Lick Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- assets.simpleviewinc.com
- Distance
- assets.simpleviewinc.com
- Falls location
- waterfallhikes.com
- Elevation
- ≈ Copernicus GLO-90 elevation model at the falls coordinates (via Open-Meteo)
Conditions change. Check the land manager for closures, fees and weather before you go.