Waterfall Hikes Near Vernon, IN

248 residents
Indiana/Indianapolis Time Zone
16 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Vernon? There are 16 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Vernon. 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 38.9854°N, -85.6101°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Vernon

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

16 of 16 gauged

16 waterfalls near Vernon 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 Falls of the Ohio Moderate

Updated 31 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 90°F

Aft 97°F Sunny
Sat 95°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 83°F Sunny
Lab 86°F Sunny
Tue 90°F Sunny Best
Wed 94°F Sunny
Thu 88°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Vernon

Updated 31 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Falls of the Ohio Moderate · 10 cfs 59th 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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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Vernon (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 Vernon (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 16 Waterfalls Near Vernon

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

Derbyshire Falls

31.1 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

Drennon Falls

36.1 miles away
Kentucky
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Vernon

Are there free waterfalls near Vernon?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Vernon?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Vernon?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Vernon?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Vernon?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Vernon?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Vernon has nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Vernon?

The closest waterfall to Vernon is Clifty Falls, approximately 18 miles away.

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