Waterfall Hikes Near Hanover, IN

3,665 residents
Indiana/Indianapolis Time Zone
16 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Hanover? There are 16 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Hanover. 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 38.7133°N, -85.4725°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Hanover

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

16 of 16 gauged

15 of 16 waterfalls near Hanover are flowing strongly today

Butler Falls Roaring Chain Mill Falls Roaring Crowe Falls Roaring Deadman Falls Roaring Fremont Falls Roaring Harts Falls Roaring Horseshoe Falls Roaring Clifty Falls Roaring Hoffman Falls Roaring Little Clifty Falls Roaring Wallace Falls Roaring Tunnel Falls Roaring Derbyshire Falls Roaring Drennon Falls Roaring Falls of the Ohio Roaring

Updated 21 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 84°F

Thu 87°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 89°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 90°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 92°F Sunny
Mon 86°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 84°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 87°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Hanover

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Butler Falls Roaring · 4820 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Chain Mill Falls Roaring · 4820 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Crowe Falls Roaring · 4820 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Deadman Falls Roaring · 4820 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Derbyshire Falls Roaring · 23600 cfs 100th percentile
  6. 6 Fremont Falls Roaring · 4820 cfs 100th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Hanover (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 Hanover (10 waterfalls)

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

Fremont Falls waterfall

Fremont Falls

44.6 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 16 Waterfalls Near Hanover

Crowe Falls waterfall

Crowe Falls

Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Butler Falls

44.3 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Chain Mill Falls

44.7 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
Fremont Falls waterfall

Fremont Falls

44.6 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

Harts Falls

48.8 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wallace Falls

40 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
Clifty Falls waterfall

Clifty Falls

39.7 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
Little Clifty Falls waterfall

Little Clifty Falls

39.6 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Drennon Falls

22.5 miles away
Kentucky
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Falls of the Ohio waterfall

Falls of the Ohio

41.5 miles away
Indiana
Easy
1.2 miles 50 ft
Falls of the Ohio waterfall

Falls of the Ohio

41.9 miles away
Kentucky
Easy
1.2 miles 50 ft

Derbyshire Falls

49.9 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Hanover

Are there free waterfalls near Hanover?

There are 2 free waterfalls near Hanover, including Derbyshire Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Hanover?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Hanover?

There are 10 dog-friendly waterfalls near Hanover, including Clifty Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Hanover?

There are 10 kid-friendly waterfalls near Hanover, including Clifty Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Hanover?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Hanover?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Hanover has nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Hanover?

The closest waterfall to Hanover is Crowe Falls, approximately 0.5 miles away.

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