Waterfall Hikes Near Smithfield, KY

186 residents
New York Time Zone
15 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Smithfield? There are 15 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Smithfield. 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 38.3864°N, -85.2566°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Smithfield

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

15 of 15 gauged

1 of 15 waterfalls near Smithfield 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 Drennon Falls Roaring Falls of the Ohio Moderate

Updated 44 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Mostly Sunny · 86°F

Aft 92°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 82°F Sunny
Lab 86°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 88°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 92°F Sunny
Thu 86°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 83°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Smithfield

Updated 44 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Drennon Falls Roaring · 3140 cfs 97th percentile
  2. 2 Falls of the Ohio Moderate · 8 cfs 37th 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 Smithfield (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 Smithfield (9 waterfalls)

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

Fremont Falls waterfall

Fremont Falls

48.1 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 15 Waterfalls Near Smithfield

Drennon Falls

36.1 miles away
Kentucky
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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
Hoffman Falls waterfall

Hoffman Falls

47.2 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
Tunnel Falls waterfall

Tunnel Falls

46.5 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wallace 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
Clifty Falls waterfall

Clifty Falls

45.9 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Smithfield

Are there free waterfalls near Smithfield?

There is 1 free waterfall near Smithfield, including Fremont Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Smithfield?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Smithfield?

There are 9 dog-friendly waterfalls near Smithfield, including Clifty Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Smithfield?

There are 9 kid-friendly waterfalls near Smithfield, including Clifty Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Smithfield?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Smithfield?

The closest waterfall to Smithfield is Drennon Falls, approximately 8.8 miles away.

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