Waterfall Hikes Near Bancroft, KY

499 residents
New_York Time Zone
16 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Bancroft? There are 16 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Bancroft. 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 38.2832°N, -85.6129°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Bancroft

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

16 of 16 gauged

1 of 16 waterfalls near Bancroft is flowing strongly today

Butler Falls Low Chain Mill Falls Low Crowe Falls Low Deadman Falls Low Fremont Falls Low Harts Falls Low Horseshoe Falls Low Clifty Falls Low Hoffman Falls Low Little Clifty Falls Low Wallace Falls Low Tunnel Falls Low Drennon Falls Roaring Falls of the Ohio Barely Flowing The Big Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 70°F

Tod 74°F Sunny
Tue 78°F Sunny
Wed 77°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Sunny
Thu 70°F Sunny Best
Fri 77°F Sunny
Sat 86°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 88°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Bancroft (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.

Falls of the Ohio waterfall

Falls of the Ohio

6.9 miles away
Indiana
Easy
1.2 miles 50 ft
Falls of the Ohio waterfall

Falls of the Ohio

7.4 miles away
Kentucky
Easy
1.2 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Bancroft (10 waterfalls)

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

Fremont Falls waterfall

Fremont Falls

19.6 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 16 Waterfalls Near Bancroft

Falls of the Ohio waterfall

Falls of the Ohio

6.9 miles away
Indiana
Easy
1.2 miles 50 ft
Falls of the Ohio waterfall

Falls of the Ohio

7.4 miles away
Kentucky
Easy
1.2 miles 50 ft
Harts Falls waterfall

Harts Falls

27.2 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Chain Mill Falls

25.7 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fremont Falls waterfall

Fremont Falls

19.6 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Butler Falls waterfall

Butler Falls

27.9 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Crowe Falls waterfall

Crowe Falls

41.5 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Deadman Falls waterfall

Deadman Falls

41.8 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

29.5 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Drennon Falls

28.5 miles away
Kentucky
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wallace Falls waterfall

Wallace Falls

32.2 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hoffman Falls waterfall

Hoffman Falls

32.4 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Clifty Falls waterfall

Clifty Falls

32.5 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tunnel Falls waterfall

Tunnel Falls

32.6 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Clifty Falls waterfall

Little Clifty Falls

32.6 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Big Falls waterfall

The Big Falls

14 miles away
Kentucky
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Bancroft

Are there free waterfalls near Bancroft?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Bancroft?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Bancroft?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Bancroft?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Bancroft?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Bancroft?

The closest waterfall to Bancroft is Falls of the Ohio, approximately 6.4 miles away.

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