Hike Bad Branch Falls Bad Branch Falls State Nature Preserve, KY

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Bad Branch Falls is a beautiful waterfall just over Virginia's border into Kentucky. The trail heads along a creek called Bad Branch, a series of bridges crossing the creek as the trail slowly ascends. After reaching a junction with the High Rock Loop, head right and ascend some stairs, then descend to reach Bad Branch Falls. The trail is easy to follow the whole time.

I recommend continuing along the trail and doing the High Rock Loop extension. Not realizing it at the time, the trail closes at dusk and this addition would have taken me too long. I also saw a bear at Bad Branch Falls, so I was a little anxious to get out of the area anyway.

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Hours posted at the trailhead.

The Bad Branch Falls Trail follows a creek called Bad Branch.

Bridges cross Bad Branch.

The trail is lush and pretty.

Looking back along the trail. You can see cliffs on the opposite side of the creek that parallels the trail. It's a nice area.

Junction with the High Rock Trail. Take a right to reach Bad Branch Falls.

Stairs to gain access to just above Bad Branch Falls.

Approaching Bad Branch Falls, a tiny descent to reach the base.

Bad Branch Falls.

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