Waterfall Hikes Near Medora, IN

950 residents
Indiana/Indianapolis Time Zone
15 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Medora? There are 15 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Medora. 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 38.8247°N, -86.1711°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Medora

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

15 of 15 gauged

15 waterfalls near Medora 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 Falls of the Ohio Moderate Hindostan Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Sunny · 87°F

Aft 99°F Sunny
Sat 95°F Isolated Rain Showers then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 86°F Mostly Sunny
Lab 87°F Sunny Best
Tue 91°F Sunny
Wed 95°F Sunny
Thu 92°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Medora

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Falls of the Ohio Moderate · 10 cfs 58th percentile
  2. 2 Butler Falls Barely Flowing · 7 cfs 0th percentile
  3. 3 Chain Mill Falls Barely Flowing · 7 cfs 0th percentile
  4. 4 Clifty Falls Barely Flowing · 0 cfs 0th percentile
  5. 5 Crowe Falls Barely Flowing · 7 cfs 0th percentile
  6. 6 Deadman Falls Barely Flowing · 7 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Medora (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 Medora (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 Medora

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
Hindostan Falls waterfall

Hindostan Falls

40.1 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 Medora

Are there free waterfalls near Medora?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Medora?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Medora?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Medora?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Medora?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Medora?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Medora has nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Medora?

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

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