Arches and Waterfalls Weekend at Cumberland Falls State Resort Park

Kentucky Department of Parks News Release

By: Gil Lawson

Feb. 14, 2014 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Bret Smitley, 1-800-325-0063

Arches and Waterfall Weekend at Cumberland Falls March 7-9

CORBIN, Ky. – Cumberland Falls State Resort Park is hosting its “Arches and Waterfall Weekend” March 7-9

The weekend will include hikes to area natural arches and waterfalls as well as evening programs on astronomy and history.

Moderate hiking is required on most trips.  Van space is limited. If van space fills up, guests may have to drive their own vehicles. Hikes will start in the lounge of the Dupont Lodge.

The registration fee for the weekend is $10 for an adult and children under age 12 are free.

Cumberland Falls State Resort Park has a lodge, Riverview Restaurant, cottages, hiking trails, fishing, other recreational activities and a great view of Cumberland Falls. Call the park at 1-800-325-0063 for information.

Weekend Schedule

Friday, March 7             

4 p.m.        Tour of Cumberland Falls – Meet at visitor center

7 p.m.        Star Party (Astronomy Program) Moonbow Room of the Lodge

Saturday,  March 8

10 a.m.        Dog Slaughter Falls Hike – 2 mile strenuous hike

2 p.m.          Natural Arch and Yahoo Falls – 2 miles total, return about 5 p.m.

8 p.m.          History of Cumberland Falls – Dupont Lodge

Sunday, March 9

10 a.m.        Hike to Princess Falls in the Big South Fork – 2 miles total