Waterfall Hikes Near Bardstown, KY

13,564 residents
New York Time Zone
17 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Bardstown? There are 17 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Bardstown. 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 37.8175°N, -85.4550°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Bardstown

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

17 of 17 gauged

17 waterfalls near Bardstown 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 The Big Falls Low Stacy Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Sunny · 88°F

Sat 96°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 87°F Mostly Sunny
Lab 88°F Sunny Best
Tue 91°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Wed 94°F Sunny
Thu 92°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 87°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Bardstown

Updated about 2 hours 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 Stacy Falls Moderate · 5 cfs 38th percentile
  3. 3 The Big Falls Low · 6 cfs 13th percentile
  4. 4 Drennon Falls Barely Flowing · 733 cfs 4th percentile
  5. 5 Butler Falls Barely Flowing · 7 cfs 0th percentile
  6. 6 Chain Mill Falls Barely Flowing · 7 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Bardstown (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.

Falls of the Ohio waterfall

Falls of the Ohio

9.6 miles away
Indiana
Easy
1.2 miles 50 ft
Falls of the Ohio waterfall

Falls of the Ohio

10 miles away
Kentucky
Easy
1.2 miles 50 ft

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

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

The Big Falls waterfall

The Big Falls

29 miles away
Kentucky
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Fremont Falls waterfall

Fremont Falls

48.1 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 17 Waterfalls Near Bardstown

The Big Falls waterfall

The Big Falls

29 miles away
Kentucky
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Falls of the Ohio waterfall

Falls of the Ohio

9.6 miles away
Indiana
Easy
1.2 miles 50 ft
Falls of the Ohio waterfall

Falls of the Ohio

10 miles away
Kentucky
Easy
1.2 miles 50 ft
Stacy Falls waterfall

Stacy Falls

49.8 miles away
Kentucky
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Harts Falls

33 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

Chain Mill Falls

47.9 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

Butler Falls

47.4 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
Deadman Falls waterfall CC

Deadman Falls

47.1 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Drennon Falls

36.1 miles away
Kentucky
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wallace Falls

46.5 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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Bardstown

Are there free waterfalls near Bardstown?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Bardstown?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Bardstown?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Bardstown?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Bardstown?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Bardstown?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Bardstown has nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Bardstown?

The closest waterfall to Bardstown is The Big Falls, approximately 28.1 miles away.

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