Yahoo Falls Hike
Waterfall · about 113 ft high | Kentucky
1.1 mi loop
176 ft
Easy
Yahoo Falls Hike at a Glance
The Yahoo Falls hike via the Yahoo Falls Loop is 1.1 mi loop with 176 ft of elevation gain.
| Falls height | About 113 ft |
|---|---|
| Trail | Yahoo Falls Loop |
| Distance | 1.1 mi loop |
| Elevation gain | 176 ft |
| Difficulty | Easy |
Your time: about 25 min of moving time at Naismith pace (3 mph plus 1 hour per 2,000 ft climbed); about 35 min at a relaxed pace. A 160 lb hiker with a daypack burns roughly 260 kcal.
Adjust for your pace and breaks →Route line not shown. The 1.1 mi distance and 176 ft of gain for this hike are verified (hikingproject.com), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About Yahoo Falls
Yahoo Falls is a waterfall in Kentucky, about 113 feet high, on land managed by Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area (National Park Service). Its height is from home.nps.gov.
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Yahoo Falls Loop: 1.1 miles as a loop with about 176 feet of elevation gain, from Yahoo Falls Scenic Area parking lot. Distance from hikingproject.com. By the National Park Service difficulty formula (distance against climb) that puts it at Easy.
Before You Go
- Dogs are allowed on leash. (hikingproject.com)
- The trail is easy except for some very steep metal steps. (home.nps.gov)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area (National Park Service) for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Yahoo Falls?
The Yahoo Falls Loop to Yahoo Falls is 1.1 miles as a loop with about 176 feet of elevation gain.
Where does the Yahoo Falls hike start?
It starts from Yahoo Falls Scenic Area parking lot.
How tall is Yahoo Falls?
Yahoo Falls is about 113 feet high.
Are dogs allowed on the Yahoo Falls trail?
Dogs are allowed on leash.
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 Yahoo Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- hikingproject.com
- Distance
- hikingproject.com
- Falls height
- home.nps.gov
- Falls location
- worldwaterfalldatabase.com
Conditions change. Check the land manager for closures, fees and weather before you go.
Nearby Hikes
Other hikes within 30 miles of Yahoo Falls.