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Tioga Falls Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 735 Google reviews · Running trail in West Point, Kentucky · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Tioga Falls Trail's 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.
Short, easy trail featuring a 3-tier waterfall and picnic tables plus views of the Ohio River.
What runners say about Tioga Falls Trail
“It’s not too far to get up to the waterfalls, which are a nice beautiful cascading waterfall.”
Beautiful place for the family. Let’s be honest, the rocks on the trail will test your balance and agility. My three and four year old made the trip and the falls at the end was a wonderful site and tasted fantastic. Bring something to drink and a snack.
Trail is not very difficult, felt way shorter than 4 miles! To falls is 1.8 miles, you take the same trail back. Only confusing part is once you get to the train tracks there is a sign that says do not cross, but you have to cross to get to the falls trail. Waterfall was beautiful and definitely worth the visit.
This is a very lovely hike. It’s not too far to get up to the waterfalls, which are a nice beautiful cascading waterfall. We visited, and it was very icy, and some of the waterfall was still icicles.
Pretty steep incline hike wise.. its beautiful. All through the woods, very scenic. Just steep. But worth seeing those falls and the whole area. Wish I had found it earlier in the summer so I could enjoy it longer. Definitely will be back either way. Beautiful place
Trail conditions & character
“Locally well known waterfall, nice second growth hardwood forest to hike through, this waterfall is on Fort Knox property so there are places that are off limits”
“There are some pretty steep inclines that will give you something to remember, too.”
“Need to be a little bit careful with the root and rock on the trail for the last section of the trail.”
“There's a decent amount of space for parking, and it's very peaceful and quiet.”
“There's no restrooms here, and pets must be on leash, from the beginning of the trail to the waterfall it is a climb, but worth it!”
Plan your run at Tioga Falls Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- 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.
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–9 PM |
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