Waterfall Hikes Near Elizabeth, IN

125 residents
Kentucky/Louisville Time Zone
7 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Elizabeth? There are 7 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Elizabeth. 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 38.1241°N, -85.9737°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Elizabeth

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

7 of 7 gauged

7 waterfalls near Elizabeth have live flow data today

Butler Falls Barely Flowing Chain Mill Falls Barely Flowing Fremont Falls Barely Flowing Harts Falls Barely Flowing Falls of the Ohio Barely Flowing The Big Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 31 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Today

Mostly Sunny · 87°F

Tod 87°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 86°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Fri 85°F Sunny
Sat 87°F Sunny
Sun 90°F Sunny
Mon 91°F Sunny
Tue 91°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Elizabeth

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 Falls of the Ohio Barely Flowing · 16 cfs 0th percentile
  4. 4 Fremont Falls Barely Flowing · 22 cfs 0th percentile
  5. 5 Harts Falls Barely Flowing · 22 cfs 0th percentile
  6. 6 The Big Falls Barely Flowing · 9 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Elizabeth (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

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

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Elizabeth (4 waterfalls)

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

The Big Falls waterfall

The Big Falls

37.7 miles away
Kentucky
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Fremont Falls waterfall

Fremont Falls

44.6 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 7 Waterfalls Near Elizabeth

The Big Falls waterfall

The Big Falls

37.7 miles away
Kentucky
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 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

Harts Falls

48.8 miles away
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

Butler Falls

44.3 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Elizabeth

Are there free waterfalls near Elizabeth?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Elizabeth?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Elizabeth?

There are 4 dog-friendly waterfalls near Elizabeth, including Falls of the Ohio.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Elizabeth?

There are 4 kid-friendly waterfalls near Elizabeth, including Falls of the Ohio.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Elizabeth?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Elizabeth?

The closest waterfall to Elizabeth is The Big Falls, approximately 13.1 miles away.

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