Waterfall Hikes Near Elizabethtown, IN

310 residents
Indiana/Indianapolis Time Zone
15 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Elizabethtown? There are 15 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Elizabethtown. 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 39.1351°N, -85.8125°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Elizabethtown

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

15 of 15 gauged

15 waterfalls near Elizabethtown 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 Derbyshire Falls Barely Flowing Falls of the Ohio Moderate

Updated 12 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 88°F

Aft 93°F Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 82°F Sunny
Lab 84°F Sunny
Tue 88°F Sunny Best
Wed 92°F Sunny
Thu 82°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 81°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Elizabethtown

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Falls of the Ohio Moderate · 7 cfs 28th percentile
  2. 2 Derbyshire Falls Barely Flowing · 998 cfs 3rd percentile
  3. 3 Butler Falls Barely Flowing · 7 cfs 1st percentile
  4. 4 Chain Mill Falls Barely Flowing · 7 cfs 1st percentile
  5. 5 Crowe Falls Barely Flowing · 7 cfs 1st percentile
  6. 6 Deadman Falls Barely Flowing · 7 cfs 1st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Elizabethtown (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 Elizabethtown (10 waterfalls)

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

Clifty Falls waterfall

Clifty Falls

45.9 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

Wallace Falls

46.5 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
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

47.2 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 15 Waterfalls Near Elizabethtown

Clifty Falls waterfall

Clifty Falls

45.9 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

Wallace Falls

46.5 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
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
Hoffman Falls waterfall

Hoffman 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
Fremont Falls waterfall

Fremont Falls

48.1 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Harts Falls

33 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Derbyshire Falls

31.1 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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Elizabethtown

Are there free waterfalls near Elizabethtown?

There are 2 free waterfalls near Elizabethtown, including Derbyshire Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Elizabethtown?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Elizabethtown?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Elizabethtown?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Elizabethtown?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Elizabethtown?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Elizabethtown has nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Elizabethtown?

The closest waterfall to Elizabethtown is Clifty Falls, approximately 33.9 miles away.

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