Kentucky Falls Trail

Hiking trail · Central Coast · Trailhead near Veneta, OR

3.9 mi6.2 kmRound trip

≈827 ft≈252 mElevation gain

1,552 ft473 mHigh point

2 hr 14 minEstimated time

Moderate1.9 mi / 3.1 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

High-clearance vehicle recommended: last about 2.5 mi (4.0 km) on FR 2300-919

Pass: Northwest Forest Pass (based on the land the trailhead is on)

Official listing: U.S. Forest Service, Kentucky Falls (#1376)

Trailhead: Kentucky Falls Trailhead

Off United States Forest Service Road 2300-919, near Veneta, OR

Coordinates: 43.92825, -123.79393

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Overview

Kentucky Falls Trail is a round-trip hike of 3.9 mi / 6.2 km near Veneta, OR. Expect about 827 ft / 252 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 1,552 ft / 473 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 2 hr 14 min. Low-elevation trail, hikeable year-round. Can be muddy after rain.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 764 ft / 233 m · high 1,545 ft / 471 m

Nearby

Upper Kentucky FallsWaterfall · 0.5 mi / 0.8 km
Lower Kentucky FallsWaterfall · 1.2 mi / 1.9 km
Baldy MountainPeak · 1.2 mi / 1.9 km
North Fork FallsWaterfall · 1.2 mi / 2 km
Beaver Creek RidgeHiking trail · 1.7 mi / 2.8 km
Roman Nose MountainPeak · 3 mi / 4.8 km

Sources

Route and map: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: AWS Terrain Tiles.
Official trail listing: U.S. Forest Service.
Pass: based on the protected area that contains the trailhead.