Waterfall Hikes Near Cortland, IN

97 residents
Indiana/Indianapolis Time Zone
14 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Cortland? There are 14 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Cortland. 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 38.9731°N, -85.9641°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Cortland

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

14 of 14 gauged

14 waterfalls near Cortland 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 Falls of the Ohio Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 85°F

Tod 86°F Partly Sunny
Thu 84°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 83°F Sunny
Sat 85°F Sunny Best
Sun 89°F Sunny
Mon 92°F Sunny
Tue 91°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Cortland

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Butler Falls Barely Flowing · 22 cfs 0th percentile
  2. 2 Chain Mill Falls Barely Flowing · 22 cfs 0th percentile
  3. 3 Clifty Falls Barely Flowing · 0 cfs 0th percentile
  4. 4 Crowe Falls Barely Flowing · 22 cfs 0th percentile
  5. 5 Deadman Falls Barely Flowing · 22 cfs 0th percentile
  6. 6 Falls of the Ohio Barely Flowing · 16 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Cortland (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 Cortland (9 waterfalls)

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

Clifty Falls waterfall

Clifty Falls

39.7 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

Wallace Falls

40 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
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

42.6 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 14 Waterfalls Near Cortland

Clifty Falls waterfall

Clifty Falls

39.7 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

Wallace Falls

40 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
Deadman Falls waterfall CC

Deadman Falls

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

Horseshoe Falls

42.6 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

Butler Falls

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

Crowe Falls

Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Chain Mill Falls

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

Fremont Falls

44.6 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Harts Falls

48.8 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Falls of the Ohio waterfall

Falls of the Ohio

41.9 miles away
Kentucky
Easy
1.2 miles 50 ft
Falls of the Ohio waterfall

Falls of the Ohio

41.5 miles away
Indiana
Easy
1.2 miles 50 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Cortland

Are there free waterfalls near Cortland?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Cortland?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Cortland?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Cortland?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Cortland?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Cortland?

The closest waterfall to Cortland is Clifty Falls, approximately 32.4 miles away.

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