Fairmount Falls Park

Went to visit during a rain good rain. Beautiful waterfall!

We stopped here while visiting Louisville. We did call the number to get the lock code the same morning that we went. It was easy to do. Just give them some information, and they will give you the code. You can send an email or call. They only allow 3 vehicles a day due to limited parking. There is a cliff with a waterfall which was flowing slowly the day we went. There are trails that we were able to follow, even with all of the leaves on the ground. It's not a huge park but if you enjoy nature it's a nice stop. If the water was flowing more, I'm sure it's really beautiful. The trails are a little rugged but not bad if you watch your step. We spent about an hour there. We did not see a trail map posted there, but it seemed like an easy trail to follow, and the cliff is not very far into the trail. I don't remember seeing a bathroom there either, so stop ahead of time if you need to.

Nice well maintained trails, but plan ahead. You have to coordinate a day in advance to get access to the parking lot (there is no place near to park). Check out my picture for the phone number. If there isn't recent rain, you will only have a trickle of water over the falls, but you will still enjoy the shaded hike.

You have to make a reservation via email. They got back to me right away. The waterfall is very close to the parking area. Didn’t do the whole trail.

Cool little nature preserve with a great waterfall, right here in Jefferson County. By appointment only, they only allow 3 cars in per day. Lots of wildflowers, and a few deer, but the waterfall is the standout feature of the property.