Waterfall Hikes Near Austin, IN

3,596 residents
Indiana/Indianapolis Time Zone
16 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Austin? There are 16 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Austin. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 38.7417°N, -85.8117°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Austin

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

16 of 16 gauged

16 waterfalls near Austin have live flow data today

Butler Falls Barely Flowing Chain Mill Falls Barely Flowing Crowe Falls Barely Flowing Deadman Falls Barely Flowing Fremont Falls Barely Flowing Harts Falls Barely Flowing Horseshoe Falls Barely Flowing Clifty Falls Barely Flowing Hoffman Falls Barely Flowing Little Clifty Falls Barely Flowing Wallace Falls Barely Flowing Tunnel Falls Barely Flowing Drennon Falls Barely Flowing Falls of the Ohio Moderate Hindostan Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 36 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Sunny · 87°F

Aft 97°F Sunny
Sat 96°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 85°F Sunny
Lab 87°F Sunny Best
Tue 92°F Sunny
Wed 96°F Sunny
Thu 90°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Austin

Updated 36 minutes ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Falls of the Ohio Moderate · 9 cfs 57th percentile
  2. 2 Drennon Falls Barely Flowing · 733 cfs 4th percentile
  3. 3 Butler Falls Barely Flowing · 7 cfs 0th percentile
  4. 4 Chain Mill Falls Barely Flowing · 7 cfs 0th percentile
  5. 5 Clifty Falls Barely Flowing · 0 cfs 0th percentile
  6. 6 Crowe Falls Barely Flowing · 7 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Austin (2 waterfalls)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Austin (10 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

47.2 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wallace Falls

46.5 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 16 Waterfalls Near Austin

Deadman Falls waterfall CC

Deadman Falls

47.1 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

47.2 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Butler Falls

47.4 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Crowe Falls waterfall

Crowe Falls

34.4 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Chain Mill Falls

47.9 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wallace Falls

46.5 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fremont Falls waterfall

Fremont Falls

48.1 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hoffman Falls waterfall

Hoffman Falls

47.2 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Clifty Falls waterfall

Clifty Falls

45.9 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tunnel Falls waterfall

Tunnel Falls

46.5 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Clifty Falls waterfall

Little Clifty Falls

46 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Harts Falls

33 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Falls of the Ohio waterfall

Falls of the Ohio

10 miles away
Kentucky
Easy
1.2 miles 50 ft
Falls of the Ohio waterfall

Falls of the Ohio

9.6 miles away
Indiana
Easy
1.2 miles 50 ft

Drennon Falls

36.1 miles away
Kentucky
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hindostan Falls waterfall

Hindostan Falls

40.1 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Austin

Are there free waterfalls near Austin?

There are 2 free waterfalls near Austin, including Fremont Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Austin?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Austin, including Falls of the Ohio.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Austin?

There are 10 dog-friendly waterfalls near Austin, including Clifty Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Austin?

There are 10 kid-friendly waterfalls near Austin, including Clifty Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Austin?

The shortest waterfall hike near Austin is Butler Falls at 1.2 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Austin?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Austin has nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Austin?

The closest waterfall to Austin is Deadman Falls, approximately 15.8 miles away.

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