Waterfall Hikes Near Fort Wayne, IN

337,163 residents

Indiana/Indianapolis Time Zone

1 Waterfall

within 50 miles

Fort Wayne grew up where three rivers meet, and none of them falls. One entry shows within 50 miles, Shanty Falls, and our record on it stops at the name, so confirm access before you drive. Northeast Indiana is old lakebed and moraine, gentle ground, and its creeks slide along without much to trip over. When the waterfall itch gets serious around here, the car usually ends up pointed a couple hours beyond this page's radius.

Located at 41.0888°N, -85.1436°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Fort Wayne

Pins are within 50 miles; hollow circles are day trips 50–100 miles out.

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

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1 waterfall near Fort Wayne has live flow data today

Shanty Falls Moderate

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 70°F

Tod 69°F Mostly Cloudy

Fri 68°F Mostly Sunny

Sat 70°F Mostly Sunny

Sun 70°F Sunny Best

Mon 70°F Sunny

Tue 72°F Sunny

Wed 73°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Fort Wayne

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

1 Shanty Falls Moderate · 5000 cfs 43rd 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.

LiDAR

Shanty Falls

45.1 miles away

Indiana

Easy

0.4 miles 50 ft

All 1 Waterfall Near Fort Wayne

LiDAR

Shanty Falls

45.1 miles away

Indiana

Easy

0.4 miles 50 ft

🧭 Day Trips From Fort Wayne (3 waterfalls, 50–100 miles away)

Everything listed above is within 50 miles of Fort Wayne. Make a day of it and 3 more are within 100 miles. The closest is Elkhorn Falls, about 76 miles away. They're spread across Indiana and Ohio.

Distances are approximate, measured from the center of Fort Wayne; the drive is usually longer.

LiDAR

Elkhorn Falls

75.8 miles away

Indiana

Unknown

Unknown Unknown

Greenville Falls

80.5 miles away

Ohio

Easy

1.0 miles Unknown

LiDAR

Derbyshire Falls

82.3 miles away

Indiana

Easy

1.0 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Fort Wayne

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Fort Wayne?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near Fort Wayne, including Shanty Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Fort Wayne?

The shortest waterfall hike near Fort Wayne is Shanty Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Fort Wayne?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Fort Wayne has nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Fort Wayne?

The closest waterfall to Fort Wayne is Shanty Falls, approximately 45.1 miles away.

What waterfalls are within a day trip of Fort Wayne?

Beyond the 1 waterfall within 50 miles, 3 more are between 50 and 100 miles from Fort Wayne. The closest of those is Elkhorn Falls, approximately 75.8 miles away.