Cumberland Falls, KY Moonbow (rainbow at night) Viewing Weekend hiking trip

Cumberland Falls is one of the few places in the world that regularly produces a moonbow. The “moonbow,” also called a white rainbow or lunar rainbow, is formed just like a rainbow—light is refracted in tiny water droplets—and appears for the two or so days, as long as the sky is clear, on either end of the full moon.

Friday best viewing time is 8pm to 10 pm and Saturday 9pm to 11 pm.

Hiking some of the best Natural Arches and waterfalls in Kentucky during the day. List below.

This year I will be staying at Cumberland Falls State Resort Park. They have multiple cabins available that have 2 bedrooms with 2 queen beds in each and sleep 4-10 people depending on how you want to set it up. Price for the cabin I booked that has 4 beds and a sleeper sofa. 4 people will run about 60 per night per person. Places go fast. Cumberland Falls Resort
It appears the Lodge and restaurant at the facility will be closed for renovations while we are there and tent camping will be closed for the winter.

In the past we stayed at this Sheltowee Trace Adventure Resort. They have different types of accommodations ranging from primitive tent, tent with electric, covered wagons and cabins with heat and AC, showers etc. A couple cabins have the bathroom inside and the cozy cabins have a Shower house and heated bathrooms and they are nice. Besides the lodge they are the nearest to Cumberland Falls, about 5 minutes away. Sheltowee trace lodging

You will be responsible for finding your own lodging. Most cabins can have 4-12 people in them and are very reasonable cost. anywhere from 41-70 dollars per night per person. I will help with anyway I can to guide you to finding a good location to stay.

This is an unbelievably beautiful area full or natural wonders.

Do as much or as little as you want. I know not everyone will want to do all the hikes. This is the rough plan that will be followed. Plenty of time for photos and exploring but will try to stay on schedule.

This is cross posted with Free to Roam meetup group.

Friday night.

If you arrive early enough, go to Cumberland Falls to try to get a Moonbow sighting. 8 to 10 pm best times. The falls are only a couple minutes away from campground. If you arrive early you might want to go to falls in daylight. Really pretty area with a big parking lot and trails you can explore.

Saturday

The hikes are spread apart and require us to drive to different locations minimizing the amount of drive time.

7:30 am leave time from campgrounds or meet at trail Head at 8am
Natural Arch Loop: 1.4 Miles, 224 ft elevation, easy, 45 min

Yahoo Falls & Arch: 4 Miles, 1 hr 45 min Not following the all trails Map. Meet at Yahoo Falls Overlook at picnic area. Yahoo Falls Rd, Whitley City, KY 42653

Split Bow arch Loop: 0.6 Miles, 196 ft elevation, 30 Min

Buzzard Rock Trail: 1.3 Miles

Dinner time. We can cook out at our cabins, eat in your room or eat at lodge. Williamsburg Is a 20 minute drive away.

Moonbow 8:30-10:30 pm best times.

Sunday Morning Hikes

Start time 8-9 am decided Saturday night by group going

Eagle Falls: 1.8 miles, 633 ft elevation, 1hr, 15 min (Not dog friendly)

Dog Slaughter Falls: 2.4 Miles, 223 ft elevation, 1hr

Pinnacle Knob Lookout: 1.2Miles, 229feet, 35 min

On the road by noon headed home is the plan.

Cell is limited so I will provide written directions for driving from trail head to trail head and we will car pool.