Bad Branch Falls State Nature Preserve - Wikipedia
WEBBad Branch Falls State Nature Preserve is a forested gorge covering 2,639 acres (10.68 Km2) near Whitesburg, KY in Letcher County, Kentucky. The deep and narrow gorge, adjacent to the Jefferson National Forest is carved into the face of Pine Mountain.
Bad Branch State Nature Preserve - Kentucky
WEBToday, this 2,829 acre preserve protects the scenic beauty of the gorge and one of the largest concentrations of rare and uncommon species known in the state. The preserve also protects one of Kentucky’s only known nesting pair of common ravens (Corvus corax).
Bad Branch Falls Out and Back — Kentucky Hiker
WEBOct 17, 2020 · Overview. I would normally skip this hike in the dry season, but with some nice recent rains, Bad Branch Falls was fantastic with Fall colors all around. This is a beautiful waterfall and gorgeous creekside walk leading up to it. Route Type | Out and Back. Total Distance | 2.1 miles. Overall Difficulty | Moderate.
Bad Branch Falls - Letcher County - Explorekywildlands.com
WEBImpressive year-round, the 60-foot waterfall lies at the end of a moderate one-mile well-maintained trail that takes you through old timber roads, a shady gorge, and hemlock forest surrounded by sandstone cliffs. Climb over boulders, enjoy the spray and watch for rainbows in the water at the foot of the falls.
Bad Branch Falls – Backroads of Appalachia
WEBBad Branch Falls, with it’s beautiful trail and enchanting 60 ft. waterfall, is a Letcher County treasure. It is a must see for visitors wanting to explore our area. The hike to Bad Branch Falls is a little over a mile (one way) and takes close to 2.5 hours at a leisurely pace.
Hiking Bad Branch Falls in Bad Branch Falls State Nature Preserve ...
WEBJun 23, 2018 · Hiking trip report with map, gpx, and photos for Bad Branch Falls, located in Bad Branch Falls State Nature Preserve, Kentucky. This is a 1.9 mile out-and-back hike with 400 cumulative feet of elevation gain that takes about 1-2 hours to complete.
Bad Branch State Nature Preserve - The Nature Conservancy
WEBThe Bad Branch State Nature Preserve in Kentucky boasts streams, boulder-strewn creek edges, wet rock faces, pine barrens and a spectacular 60-foot waterfall.
A Waterfall and a View at Bad Branch State Nature Preserve
WEBOct 9, 2013 · Bad Branch Falls is impressive year-round, with perfect boulders to scramble over to enjoy the spray at the foot of the falls and startlingly green ferns to frame the rainbows that often appear in the splashing water.
Finding Adventure on the High Rock Loop in the Wilds of Pine …
WEBJul 25, 2023 · Nestled in the heart of coal country on Pine Mountain is an unexpected gem, the Bad Branch Falls State Nature Preserve and the High Rock Loop Trail. Cutting through a grove of old-growth hemlocks, winding along streams, scrambling rocks to expansive views, and a with an optional side hike for waterfall chasers, this trail offers a lot of wow ...
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