Copperas Falls is a roughly 40-foot waterfall that flows over an expansive rock shelter into a blue-green pool at the head of Copperas Creek in the Red River Gorge. It is reached by an unofficial out-and-back trail off Sky Bridge Road (KY-715).
At 40 ft, it stands above roughly 33% of the 775 documented falls in this guide.
The falls are fed by Copperas Creek. You'll find it in Wolfe, Kentucky. It is protected within Daniel Boone National Forest / Red River Gorge Geological Area (USFS).
This is a moderate hike waterfall: a longer day hike, roughly one to several miles each way. Plan for a moderate hike; sturdy shoes, water, and a little time on the trail are worth bringing. The walk to the main viewpoint runs about 3.2 miles round trip. Base a visit out of Slade, the closest town.
When to go: Spring (high flow). Like most waterfalls, Copperas Falls runs highest after snowmelt or heavy rain and can thin out in late summer, so it's worth checking recent streamflow and the land manager's conditions page before a long drive.
