Jessamine Creek Gorge

First time hiking the trails and I loved it as it was very spacious!! Free to walk where ever you’d like too and not constricted to a narrow trail!! Gorgeous as well, would highly recommend!

@July.2025 Although the trail is clear and easy, there are some branch trails and hard to know which is the main trail. There are steep slopes on the way to the falls, so it’s better to wear sturdy shoes. The falls are very beautiful and worth visiting. Half an hour one way to the falls but it seems trail continues further along.

Absolutely stunning views and waterfalls! The big waterfall is off the regular trail, but still fairly easy to find. If you take the main trail it is an easy hike, going off trail there are some harder spots but it is worth it for the views.

This place offers a nice easy going hike. There are some drop offs to be wary of, but it's otherwise a good place to hike with children. Because of the tree coverage, it's also a great place to hike on a hot, summer day.

A hidden gem- but you’ll have to break the rules to get the most out of your hike. I personally try to follow rules, but a state park is land I paid for as a taxpayer and I feel some ownership in my right to do some exploring, so long as I cause no damage and leave nothing behind. Following that mindset, the beauty of this park is all off the trails. From the entrance, just keep hanging right and eventually you will find a few small paths that lead to the creek after the meadow (you can literally hear it). Once on it, continue down the creek (the way the water is flowing) and within about 1/2 mile you will pass three waterfalls. Many people go this path and there are established foot paths but be aware if it’s wet out it will be very slippery and potentially dangerous. If you have a good dry day- you’re in for a heck of a treat. Just be good people, don’t leave any trash, don’t destroy and rock formations, don’t rip down trees. Just walk and enjoy nature and you will have a wonderful time!