Waterfall Hikes Near Bright, IN

5,858 residents
New York Time Zone
10 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Bright? There are 10 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Bright. 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 39.2254°N, -84.8613°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Bright

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

10 of 10 gauged

10 waterfalls near Bright have live flow data today

Clifty Falls Barely Flowing Hoffman Falls Barely Flowing Little Clifty Falls Barely Flowing Wallace Falls Barely Flowing Tunnel Falls Barely Flowing Deadman Falls Barely Flowing Horseshoe Falls Barely Flowing Derbyshire Falls Barely Flowing Drennon Falls Barely Flowing Elkhorn Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 84°F

Tod 85°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 84°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 83°F Sunny
Sat 84°F Sunny Best
Sun 89°F Sunny
Mon 91°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 91°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Bright

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Elkhorn Falls Barely Flowing · 109 cfs 1st percentile
  2. 2 Clifty Falls Barely Flowing · 0 cfs 0th percentile
  3. 3 Deadman Falls Barely Flowing · 22 cfs 0th percentile
  4. 4 Derbyshire Falls Barely Flowing · 2310 cfs 0th percentile
  5. 5 Drennon Falls Barely Flowing · 2070 cfs 0th percentile
  6. 6 Hoffman Falls Barely Flowing · 0 cfs 0th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Bright (7 waterfalls)

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

Derbyshire Falls

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

Little Clifty Falls

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

Tunnel Falls

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

Clifty Falls

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

Hoffman Falls

39.8 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 10 Waterfalls Near Bright

Elkhorn Falls

49.8 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Derbyshire Falls

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

Little Clifty Falls

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

Tunnel Falls

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

Clifty Falls

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

Hoffman Falls

39.8 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wallace Falls

40 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Drennon Falls

22.5 miles away
Kentucky
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

42.6 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Deadman Falls waterfall CC

Deadman Falls

42.7 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Bright

Are there free waterfalls near Bright?

There is 1 free waterfall near Bright, including Derbyshire Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Bright?

There are 7 dog-friendly waterfalls near Bright, including Clifty Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Bright?

There are 7 kid-friendly waterfalls near Bright, including Clifty Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Bright?

The shortest waterfall hike near Bright is Clifty Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Bright?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Bright have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Bright?

The closest waterfall to Bright is Elkhorn Falls, approximately 27.2 miles away.

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