Follow signs to Livingston, cross the bridge and turn right. Travelers from the south should get off I-75 at Mt. If you are looking for a detour from busy I-75 through the Daniel Boone National Forest, travel on Scenic Byway 89. The wildflowers are especially abundant and spectacular, and the streams that parallel the road take on magnificent hues of azure. This 32-mile section of road spans two of the commonwealth's major watersheds, the Kentucky and the Cumberland, and has special sights to offer during the early seasons of the year. KY 89 in Rockcastle and Jackson Counties was designated a Kentucky Scenic Byway in 1996 by the Kentucky Department of Transportation. Kentucky Scenic Byway Off the Beaten Path this lake is great to take the family and not have to worry about all the hectic traffic of other boaters like on your bigger lakes. the most common fish to catch in this lake is Largemouth bass, Bluegill, Catfish and Rainbow Trout. The lake holds various species of fish like Large mouth bass, Bluegill, Catfish and rainbow trout, no longer does the lake hold a significant amount of smallmouth bass but is possible to catch one. Lake beulah,best known as "Tyner" Lake was built in 1969. Outstanding Features: Cave with emerging stream, War Fork Gorge, and old homesite Beulah Lake - Tyner, Kentucky Out on the Water It again goes underground below Turkey Foot before resuming flow at Resurgence Cave. War Fork holds water at Turkey Foot Campground, the hike starting point, but is often dry upstream. Much of this stretch is drained by caves underlying the War Fork Valley. War Fork flows through a geologically interesting valley. This Sheltowee Trace hike leads through the War Fork Gorge to Resurgence Cave, where War Fork emerges, flowing cool and clear year-round. Outstanding Features: Waterfall, solitude, and rock overhang Resurgence Cave - McKee, Kentucky Undeniably Beautiful Todd Grocery, a true old-time country store at the trailhead, is worth a visit if it is open. This is a short walk suitable for most everyone. From here, it descends from dry oak woodland into a moist valley where the Trace looks out on Alcorn Branch Falls, a low-flow drop that few folks ever see. It leaves the community of Arvel, near the old Arvel post office, and takes an old dirt road before coming to a foot trail. This Sheltowee Trace walk starts in a little-visited segment of the Daniel Boone National Forest. Alcorn Branch Falls - Arvel, Kentucky A Sheltowee Trace Original A privately owned house is situated next to the trail in front of the falls, so please be respectful. A mildly challenging rough and narrow trail leads from the field adjacent to the picnic shelter to one of the most spectaclar and seldom documented natural sites in all of Kentucky. A marvel of natural beauty, McCammon Branch Falls is located on McCammon Branch, just behind Gray Hawk Community Park. McCammon Branch Falls is perhaps one of Jackson County's best kept secrets. McCammon Branch Falls - Gray Hawk, Kentucky A Treasure in the Wilderness Family hikes and camping can become a magical adventure, creating memories and traditions that will last a lifetime. The naturally beautiful surroundings offer a clean picnic area with a gorgeous view of the falls surrounded by a kaleidoscope array of colored rocks and trees. There are paths leading to the bottom of the falls where a good splash in the creek feels great on a hot day! The area has been developed for recreational use including about 5 miles of trails for hiking, photography, repelling and primitive camping.įlat Lick Falls is surrounded by lush greenery and rocky wooded forest.
The falls can be viewed up close via the meandering paths along the cliff line including a paved path leading to a wheelchair accessible viewing platform. The creek flows into the Laurel Fork Creek. Flat Lick Falls Scenic and Recreation Area is tucked into the hills of southern Jackson County and consists of recreational facilities, including primitive camping (check with us about RV camping), picnic shelter and restrooms, 86.09 acres of wooded land, cliffs and Flat Lick creek running through the middle of the property with a 28-foot water fall emptying into a large pool at the bottom of the falls.
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