Dog Slaughter Falls

The name is grim but the walk is gentle: a short, shaded trail in the Daniel Boone National Forest drops to a wide cascade with a rocky pool beneath it. It is a nice add-on to Cumberland Falls, which is just down the road. Plan on wet rocks and a muddy trail after rain.

Good to know

• Right next to Cumberland Falls, pair the two
• Wet rocks are slippery, wear shoes with grip
• Fewer people than the main falls, even on a summer weekend

Best time

Spring and early summer

Open

All year

Getting there

Gravel pull-off car park, fine for 2WD

Vehicles

Fine in any car

Dogs

Dogs on a lead

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.