Cumberland Falls & Big South Fork Scenic Byway (KY-90 / KY-92)
Threading through the sandstone plateau of Daniel Boone National Forest and the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, KY-90 leads to the magnificent 'Niagara of the South' at Cumberland Falls (famous for its rare moonbow). From the falls, the route loops southwest through Stearns and crosses into Tennessee along KY-92. The road features rhythmic, wide-radius sweepers through thick pine forests, deep river bridge crossings, and rolling plateau curves with minimal commercial congestion.
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How many curves and miles is Cumberland Falls & Big South Fork Scenic Byway (KY-90 / KY-92)? ▼
Cumberland Falls & Big South Fork Scenic Byway (KY-90 / KY-92) spans 52 miles and packs approximately 175 curves (3.4 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 820 ft - 1,550 ft and technical rating 6.0/10.
Where are the start and end coordinates? ▼
The route starts at Corbin / Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, KY (Latitude 36.8398, Longitude -84.3418) and finishes at Stearns / Oneida, TN (Latitude 36.5054, Longitude -84.5133).
How can I download the GPX file for GPS navigation? ▼
Click the "Download Free GPX" button on this guide. The standard XML file is 100% free and ready to load into Garmin zūmo, BMW Motorrad Connected, Rever, Scenic, or Google Maps.