Waterfall Hikes Near Muncie, IN

88,061 residents
Indiana/Indianapolis Time Zone
4 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Muncie's four falls scatter toward the Ohio line. Derbyshire Falls takes a flat mile each way and welcomes dogs. Greenville Falls is a 1 mile loop over the state border, dog friendly as well. Elkhorn Falls near Richmond and Shanty Falls come with names in our data and little more, so treat those two as add-ons when you are already driving. None of this is rugged country. It is White River flatland with a few soft limestone ledges.

Located at 40.1989°N, -85.3950°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Muncie

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

4 of 4 gauged

3 of 4 waterfalls near Muncie are flowing strongly today

Derbyshire Falls Roaring Elkhorn Falls Roaring Greenville Falls Roaring Shanty Falls Low

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 64°F

Aft 69°F Chance Light Rain
Thu 61°F Mostly Cloudy
Fri 55°F Isolated Rain Showers
Sat 53°F Partly Sunny
Sun 56°F Sunny
Mon 59°F Sunny
Tue 64°F Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Muncie

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Elkhorn Falls Roaring · 145 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Greenville Falls Roaring · 65 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Derbyshire Falls Roaring · 217 cfs 98th percentile
  4. 4 Shanty Falls Low · 846 cfs 17th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Muncie (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.

Greenville Falls waterfall

Greenville Falls

47.6 miles away
Ohio
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Shanty Falls in Indiana, about 75 feet of drop LiDAR

Shanty Falls

48.6 miles away
Indiana
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft

All 4 Waterfalls Near Muncie

LiDAR terrain view around Derbyshire Falls in Indiana, about 65 feet of drop LiDAR

Derbyshire Falls

42.9 miles away
Indiana
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Elkhorn Falls in Indiana, about 36 feet of drop LiDAR

Elkhorn Falls

43 miles away
Indiana
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Greenville Falls waterfall

Greenville Falls

47.6 miles away
Ohio
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Shanty Falls in Indiana, about 75 feet of drop LiDAR

Shanty Falls

48.6 miles away
Indiana
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Muncie

Are there free waterfalls near Muncie?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Muncie?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Muncie, including Greenville Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Muncie?

There is 1 dog-friendly waterfall near Muncie, including Greenville Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Muncie?

There are 2 kid-friendly waterfalls near Muncie, including Derbyshire Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Muncie?

The shortest waterfall hike near Muncie is Greenville Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Muncie?

The tallest waterfall near Muncie is Derbyshire Falls at 8 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Muncie?

Yes, 3 waterfalls near Muncie have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Muncie?

The closest waterfall to Muncie is Derbyshire Falls, approximately 42.9 miles away.

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