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Fairmount Falls is a seven-acre recreational area open to permit holders. Located close to Louisville, this peaceful natural area boasts the tallest waterfall in the Louisville metro area along with some beautiful forested cliffs.

The eight-acre park includes a mile-long walking trail that provides visitors with some excellent views of Fairmount Falls and the surrounding landscape. In order to obtain permits to Fairmount Falls, visitors need to download a permit form from the website below and send it into the address provided on the form. The Natural Areas Management office is in charge of processing applications.

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