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Falls of Hills Creek

  • address Hill Creek Falls Rd, Hillsboro, WV 2494638.1795858-80.3391578

Tucked away in a narrow gorge just off the Highland Scenic Highway is a hidden treasure known as the Falls of Hills Creek Scenic Area. This popular 114 acre area contains three waterfalls – 25 feet, 45 feet, and 63 feet. The lower falls, at 63 feet is the second highest waterfall in West Virginia.

Accessibility:
The first 1700 feet of trail is a paved and has a wheelchair accessible path to the upper falls viewing platform.

Directions:
From the North and East via Interstate 79, use Exit 57 onto US Route 19 South to State Route 55. Take WV 55 through Richwood to the Falls of Hills Creek. Approximately 65 miles from Exit 57.

From South and East via Interstate 64 use Exit 169 onto US 219 North to State Route 39/55. West on WV 39/55 to Falls of Hills Creek. Approximately 42 miles from Exit 169 in Lewisburg.

 

Fish Pond Lake

Fish Pond Lake

  • address 475 Fish Pond Dr, Jenkins, KY 4153737.1596623-82.6773092

Fish Pond Lake is a gorgeous vista. Nestled in the woods of the Central Appalachian mountains this park provides beautiful scenery, good fishing, camping, photo ops hiking and more

Flag Rock Recreation

  • address Flag Rock Road, Norton, VA 2427336.915362-82.6313869

The thousand-acre park includes 25 developed acres that offer spectacular views, mountain biking/hiking trails, fishing, canoeing/kayaking, and rock climbing.

Flag Rock/High Knob Recreational Area

Flag Rock/ High Knob

  • address Flag Rock Road, Norton, Virginia 2427336.915362-82.6313869

Flag Rock Recreation Area is located three miles above downtown Norton on the lower slopes of High Knob. The thousand-acre park includes 25 developed acres and a variety of outdoor adventures. Please note restroom facilities in the park are open seasonally. Restrooms are open when Flag Rock Campground is open during the spring and fall months. Opening dates for the campground and restrooms are dependent on the weather. 

General’s Cabin

  • address 539 KY HWY 2016, Beattyville, KY 4131137.6296422-83.6371016

The General’s Cabin is a beloved family home, rife with history and charm. Our family, in the past, has enjoyed many a wonderful evening in this unique and beautiful cabin. We are sure you and yours will also. Many guests reserve to explore the surrounding areas at Red River Gorge and Natural Bridge, but many say that instead, they remained at the cabin enjoying what we have to offer.

Get Outside KY

  • address 204 Estill Street Suite C, Berea , KY 4040337.5737573-84.28665509999999

Nature & Recreation into your life is our mission. Get Outside KY offers you a direct way to immerse you, your family, and your friends into a completely stunning environment right in Berea Kentucky.

Rentals available kayak, canoe, SUP, or E-Bike, Get Outside KY will be sure to leave a great impression of what Kentucky, Berea, and the Appalachian Mountains have to offer.  All Ages Are Welcome!

Glade Creek Grist Mill

  • address 486 Babcock Road, Danese, WV 2583137.979895-80.94575300000001

Beneath the historic grist mill at Babcock State Park, water rushes to form the Glade Creek Grist Mill Falls. With a short stone pathway leading you to the beautiful cascades, these falls are a photographer’s dream – and one of the most photographed spots in West Virginia. Mark your calendar for a visit in fall, when this scenic spot transforms into a leaf-peeper’s paradise.

Grandma’s Farmhouse

  • address 611 Vic Kincaid Rd, Beattyville, KY 4131137.6416488-83.6341957

This home is ideally situated near Natural Bridge State Park and Red River Gorge. Around the property are scenic walking and hiking opportunities, while just a few miles away you’ll find rock climbing, horseback riding and so much more!

 

Grandview Overlook

  • address 104 Main Street, Glen Jean, West Virginia 2584637.926989-81.1556052

Grandview (New River Gorge National Park & Preserve) Glen Jean, WV Grandview provides some of the most dramatic scenery found in the park and is a popular place for hiking, picnicking, and sight seeing. Grandview is a peaceful place to relax and unwind while enjoying outstanding views of the New River. From 1400 feet above the river at Main Overlook, visitors are rewarded with one of the most outstanding views in the park. On a clear day you can see directly into the heart of New River Gorge National Park & Preserve, including seven miles of the New River and its watershed. From Main Overlook visitors can also get a glimpse of some of the gorge’s unique cultural history. From here you see an active railway and the town of Quinnimont, where the first coal was shipped out of the gorge in 1873. Don’t miss the views from Turkey Spur Overlook, and be sure to walk the woodland trails. Grandview is a great place to see the spectacular displays of Catawba rhododendrons that bloom here every spring.

Greenbo Lake State Park

  • address 965 lodge rd, greenup, KY 4114438.4806178-82.8732108

Perfect your putting on the 18-hole miniature golf course in the camping area, open April-October. The hiking trails provide the perfect opportunity to enjoy the scenery of the beautiful Greenbo forest. Self-guided trails provide 33 miles of easy to difficult hiking. Tennis and basketball courts are located in the park and sports equipment may be checked out by overnight guests. Daily summer activities and year-round special events for children and adults are planned under the guidance of a trained recreation director. Greenbo Lake’s 225 acres are home to two state largemouth bass records! The lake also holds large bluegill, crappie, catfish, and trout. The marina, open April-October, offers 65 open slips and rental pontoon boats, row boats, canoes, and motor boats. A fishing pier and boat ramp for launching boats are open. A swimming pool adjacent to the lodge is for the exclusive use of lodge guests, and a community pool next to the sunning beach features a water slide and a children’s area with a rain tree (open during the summer).

Grove Campground

  • address 3035 Grove Rd, Corbin, KY 4070136.9417043-84.2152119

Grove Campground is perched on a forested ridge above Laurel River Lake in Kentucky’s Daniel Boone National Forest. The lake, fed by the Laurel River, is considered one of the most scenic lakes in the state. Boating, fishing, hiking and biking are greatly enjoyed by campers.

Grove Marina

  • address 3482 Grove Rd, Corbin, KY 4070136.9441984-84.22290799999999

Grove Marina on Laurel Lake is a beautiful haven on the water on spectacular Laurel Lake. Come visit us at the Grove, where the sun shines a little brighter. The store sells your vacation necessities. We also have a restaurant for those days that vacation is just going too good to cook. Our Mission Our goal is to provide you with the best vacation spot around. We have houseboat, pontoon, and boat slip rentals. We also have a Grocery/Deli, full service marina, fishing, boating, gas dock, and convenient parking.

H & P Cabin Rentals

  • address 875 Maloney Ridge Rd, Beattyville, KY 4131137.6083608-83.68432539999999

Hilltop Hideaway Cabin, sleeps 2 : River Retreat Cabin sleeps 7, The Bunkhouse sleeps 4, Lover’s Leap sleeps 2, River View Cabin sleeps 8.