Waterfall Hikes Near Summersville, KY

366 residents
Chicago Time Zone
4 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Summersville? There are 4 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Summersville. These trails range from moderate to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 37.3265°N, -85.5430°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Summersville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

4 of 4 gauged

4 waterfalls near Summersville have live flow data today

Seventy Six Falls Barely Flowing The Big Falls Barely Flowing Stacy Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Sunny · 88°F

Aft 96°F Sunny
Sat 95°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 89°F Sunny
Lab 88°F Sunny Best
Tue 90°F Sunny
Wed 93°F Sunny
Thu 93°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Summersville

Updated about 1 hour ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Stacy Falls Moderate · 5 cfs 39th percentile
  2. 2 The Big Falls Barely Flowing · 5 cfs 5th percentile
  3. 3 Seventy Six Falls Barely Flowing · 3 cfs 0th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Summersville (2 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Seventy Six Falls waterfall

Seventy Six Falls

42.6 miles away
Kentucky
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Big Falls waterfall

The Big Falls

29 miles away
Kentucky
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 4 Waterfalls Near Summersville

Stacy Falls waterfall

Stacy Falls

49.8 miles away
Kentucky
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Seventy Six Falls waterfall

Seventy Six Falls

42.6 miles away
Kentucky
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Irvine Fall

47 miles away
Kentucky
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Big Falls waterfall

The Big Falls

29 miles away
Kentucky
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Summersville

Are there free waterfalls near Summersville?

There are 2 free waterfalls near Summersville, including Seventy Six Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Summersville?

There are 2 dog-friendly waterfalls near Summersville, including Seventy Six Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Summersville?

There are 2 kid-friendly waterfalls near Summersville, including Seventy Six Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Summersville?

The shortest waterfall hike near Summersville is Irvine Fall at 2.0 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Summersville?

The tallest waterfall near Summersville is Seventy Six Falls at 76 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Summersville?

Yes, 3 waterfalls near Summersville have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Summersville?

The closest waterfall to Summersville is Stacy Falls, approximately 25.8 miles away.

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