Dog Slaughter Falls Trail #414


Area Status: Open
Dog Slaughter Falls

Dog Slaughter Falls Trail on London Ranger District runs parallel to Dog Slaughter Creek through dense stands of hemlock and rhododendron. Near the mouth of the creek, a 15-foot waterfall (Dog Slaughter Falls) provides a scenic place to enjoy nature. The trail meanders over and around massive boulders before it connects to Sheltowee National Recreation Trail #100. The trail ends at the Cumberland River

Trailhead: Located on Forest Service Road 195, 0.8-mile from its junction with KY 90.

  • Latitude: 36.859729
  • Longitude: -84.314516

A second trailhead starts 2.7 miles from the KY 90 junction.

  • Latitude: 36.854806
  • Longitude: -84.291049

CAUTION: Low lying areas are prone to flooding, so be alert for flooding when driving, camping or crossing streams in this area. Swift currents and undertows can make swimming and wading very hazardous.

At a Glance

Information Center: ​​London Office Contact Information

General Information

Directions:

The trail begins off of Forest Service Road 195, 0.8-mile from its junction with KY 90. A second trailhead starts 2.7 miles from the KY 90 junction.


Accessibility:

This trail does not meet accessibility standards for persons with disabilities.


Parking:

Parking for a few cars is available at the trailhead. 


Accessibility:

This trail does not meet accessibility standards for persons with disabilities. 


Parking:

Parking for a few cars is available at the trailheads. 


Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Mountain Biking

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Day Hiking

General Info:

Accessibility

This trail does not meet accessibility standards for persons with disabilities.


Parking

Parking for a few cars is available at the trailhead. 


Difficulty Level: Moderate

Recreation Areas

Recreation Activities

Location

 
  Area/Length : 
3.75 miles

  Latitude : 
36.859729

  Longitude : 
-84.314516