After climbing down countless stair steps, and through the bolder strewn gorge below, there's little doubt left about the name of Broke Leg Falls. This roadside waterfall once commanded prime attraction status, but has been bypassed by progress, and more specifically, the Bert T. Combs Mountain Parkway.
Closed to the public for years, Kentucky's Menifee County reopened the Broke Leg Falls. Nearby Frenchburg, along U.S. Route 460, the 60 foot waterfall is nearly out of driving range from the major attractions of Natural Bridge State Park and Red River Gorge. Although the area draws little attention, it's well worth the extra drive. Some say this Kentucky waterfall setting earns the adjectives of stunning, and remarkable.
Stairs lead down from the parking into the gorge and behind the waterfall. A small footbridge crosses over the creek below and leads to various viewpoints of the long, thin ribbon. It's best to keep an eye on where you are stepping, rather than fixing your gaze on the fall. It would be a bad day to join the members of the Broke Leg Falls gang.