Waterfall Hikes Near Union, KY

7,369 residents
New York Time Zone
15 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Union? There are 15 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Union. 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 38.9469°N, -84.6729°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Union

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

15 of 15 gauged

15 waterfalls near Union 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 Drennon Falls Barely Flowing Elkhorn Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 38 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 89°F

Aft 94°F Sunny
Sat 92°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 83°F Sunny
Lab 85°F Sunny
Tue 89°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 93°F Sunny
Thu 88°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Union

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Elkhorn Falls Barely Flowing · 100 cfs 7th percentile
  2. 2 Drennon Falls Barely Flowing · 733 cfs 4th 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 Union (8 waterfalls)

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

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

All 15 Waterfalls Near Union

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Union

Are there free waterfalls near Union?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Union?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Union?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Union?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Union?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Union have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Union?

The closest waterfall to Union is Little Clifty Falls, approximately 41 miles away.

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