Waterfall Hikes Near Petersburg, KY

587 residents
New York Time Zone
15 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Petersburg? There are 15 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Petersburg. These trails range from moderate to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 39.0531°N, -84.8573°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Petersburg

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

15 of 15 gauged

1 of 15 waterfalls near Petersburg is flowing strongly 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 Drennon Falls Roaring Elkhorn Falls Moderate

Updated 36 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Sunny · 82°F

Tod 92°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 82°F Sunny
Lab 85°F Sunny
Tue 89°F Sunny
Wed 93°F Sunny
Thu 83°F Chance Rain Showers
Fri 82°F Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Petersburg

Updated 36 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Drennon Falls Roaring · 3820 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Elkhorn Falls Moderate · 113 cfs 52nd 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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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Petersburg (8 waterfalls)

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

Derbyshire Falls

31.1 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
Tunnel Falls waterfall

Tunnel Falls

46.5 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
Hoffman Falls waterfall

Hoffman Falls

47.2 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 15 Waterfalls Near Petersburg

Elkhorn Falls

48 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Derbyshire Falls

31.1 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
Tunnel Falls waterfall

Tunnel Falls

46.5 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
Hoffman Falls waterfall

Hoffman 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

Drennon Falls

36.1 miles away
Kentucky
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
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
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

Harts Falls

33 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Petersburg

Are there free waterfalls near Petersburg?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Petersburg?

There are 8 dog-friendly waterfalls near Petersburg, including Clifty Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Petersburg?

There are 8 kid-friendly waterfalls near Petersburg, including Clifty Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Petersburg?

The shortest waterfall hike near Petersburg is Butler Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Petersburg?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Petersburg have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Petersburg?

The closest waterfall to Petersburg is Elkhorn Falls, approximately 35.8 miles away.

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