Waterfall Hikes Near Fort Wayne, IN

337,163 residents

Indiana/Indianapolis Time Zone

1 Waterfall

within 50 miles

Located on the low-lying glacial plains at the confluence of three rivers, Fort Wayne's landscape is dominated by broad river valleys, remnant hardwood bottomlands and gentle moraines rather than steep mountains or deep canyons. Nearby waterfall hikes are limited and generally short and easy — a single, accessible roadside cascade set within riparian forest and creekside trails — offering quick, family-friendly outings that showcase the region's wetlands, river corridors, and near-urban natural areas.

Located at 41.0888°N, -85.1436°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Fort Wayne

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Water Flow

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1 of 1 waterfall near Fort Wayne is flowing strongly today

Shanty Falls Strong

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 88°F

Wed 96°F Sunny

Thu 95°F Mostly Sunny

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Sat 91°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Sun 88°F Mostly Sunny Best

Mon 88°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Tue 85°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

1 Shanty Falls Strong · 474 cfs 87th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Fort Wayne (1 waterfall)

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.