Tioga Falls Hike
Waterfall · about 130 ft high | Kentucky
2 mi round trip
Tioga Falls Hike at a Glance
The Tioga Falls hike via the Tioga Falls Historical Nature Trail is 2 mi round trip.
| Falls height | About 130 ft |
|---|---|
| Trail | Tioga Falls Historical Nature Trail |
| Distance | 2 mi round trip |
Your time: about 40 min of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed); about 50 min at a relaxed pace. A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 380 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 2 mi distance for this hike is verified (kentuckytourism.com), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About Tioga Falls
Tioga Falls is a waterfall in Kentucky, about 130 feet high, on land managed by U.S. Army Garrison Fort Knox. Its height is from kentuckytourism.com.
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Tioga Falls Historical Nature Trail: 2 miles round trip, from Tioga Falls trailhead near 2112 Railroad Trestle Road, West Point. Distance from kentuckytourism.com.
Before You Go
- Tioga Falls is open during daylight hours. (army.mil)
- Fort Knox training missions may require the site to be closed to the public. (army.mil)
- Expect rough and uneven terrain. (kentuckytourism.com)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check U.S. Army Garrison Fort Knox for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Tioga Falls?
The Tioga Falls Historical Nature Trail to Tioga Falls is 2 miles round trip.
Where does the Tioga Falls hike start?
It starts from Tioga Falls trailhead near 2112 Railroad Trestle Road, West Point.
How tall is Tioga Falls?
Tioga Falls is about 130 feet high.
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 Tioga Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- kentuckytourism.com
- Distance
- kentuckytourism.com
- Falls height
- kentuckytourism.com
- Falls location
- en.wikipedia.org
Conditions change. Check the land manager for closures, fees and weather before you go.
Nearby Hikes
Other hikes within 30 miles of Tioga Falls.