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Creation Falls
4.8 ★★★★★ 699 Google reviews · Running trail in Campton, Kentucky · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- 1.5 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Creation Falls' own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Waterfalls and creek views from an easy hike into a rock gorge.
What runners say about Creation Falls
“Great view of a mini waterfall at the end of a stream towards the end of the rock bridge trail.”
“Beautiful area and an easy hike for families, dogs, kids, really just about anyone.”
Beautiful great hike! Little over a mile with the falls in between. Lots of families in and out while we were there, but didn't feel cramped at all. Plenty of different places to play in the sand or swim. Mostly shallow water. Hike is easy but some rocks can get slippery so still be careful. Very much worth it!
Fun hike, beautiful fall that would be a load of fun in the summer time. Arch takes a good bit of climbing to get ok top of. Not a quick hike but totally worth time spent.
Great view of a mini waterfall at the end of a stream towards the end of the rock bridge trail. It is very nice and had views from the top and bottom of the falls. The bottom has a great view of the caved out portions of the rocks created from the streams below.
The only rock bridge over water at the gorge is worth the journey alone. Very nice hike for families with younger kids. You can hang out by the creek at the bottom, and the hike back up is steep, but not crazy, and you'll be back at the parking area right as the kids start REALLY whining.
Trail conditions & character
“5 mile loop Goes all the way down to the waterfall and then you have to hike all the way back up to the starting point.”
“You can hang out by the creek at the bottom, and the hike back up is steep, but not crazy, and you'll be back at the parking area right as the kids start REALLY whining.”
“5 mile loop Goes all the way down to the waterfall and then you have to hike all the way back up to the starting point.”
“You can hang out by the creek at the bottom, and the hike back up is steep, but not crazy, and you'll be back at the parking area right as the kids start REALLY whining.”
“Lots of dogs and people, so if your pup is not social, this is probably not a good trail for them.”
“If you want to get more serious with your hiking, continue past the falls to the rock bridge and beyond you will have a option to take a mid level trail or a bottom level trail.”
Plan your run at Creation Falls
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- Loop distance1.5 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
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