Access: 

From  Reedsport travel on US 101 north across bridge and turn right (northeast)  on road 48 (Smith River Road).  About 15 miles up turn left (north) on North Fork Road.  At about 23 miles cross a bridge  and bear right (east) at a “Y” intersection, following a sign to  Mapleton.  In less than a mile  is another river crossing, turn right (east) at a “T” intersection onto a  paved Forest Service Road #23 and follow signs to Kentucky Falls.  In another 10 miles is another “T”  intersection.  Turn left  (west) and continue three miles following signs to Kentucky  Falls.

Setting  and Attractions: 

The Kentucky Falls is  a breathtaking sight, as the falls sparkle and dance majestically at each  viewpoint.  The trail meanders  along Kentucky Creek, through old growth Douglas-fir and Western  hemlock.

Trail description: 

The trail descends 760 feet to a view of 80-90 foot twin  waterfalls, spilling over the cliff just before their confluence, Kentucky  Creek merging with the North Fork Smith River.  About a mile down the trail you  can see the Upper Kentucky Falls.  Be careful as sections of trail are steep and narrow.

For more information,  trail conditions and maps contact: Mapleton Ranger  District at (541)902-8526 or visit their web site at www.fs.fed.us/r6/siuslaw/mapleton