Waterfall Hikes Near Hayden, IN

875 residents
Indiana/Indianapolis Time Zone
15 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Hayden? There are 15 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Hayden. 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 38.9714°N, -85.7390°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Hayden

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

15 of 15 gauged

15 waterfalls near Hayden have live flow data today

Butler Falls Moderate Chain Mill Falls Moderate Crowe Falls Moderate Deadman Falls Moderate Fremont Falls Moderate Harts Falls Moderate Horseshoe Falls Moderate Clifty Falls Moderate Hoffman Falls Moderate Little Clifty Falls Moderate Wallace Falls Moderate Tunnel Falls Moderate Derbyshire Falls Barely Flowing Falls of the Ohio Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 96°F

Wed 96°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Thu 96°F Sunny Best
Fri 95°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 93°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 90°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 90°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 87°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Hayden

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Clifty Falls Moderate · 8 cfs 42nd percentile
  2. 2 Hoffman Falls Moderate · 8 cfs 42nd percentile
  3. 3 Little Clifty Falls Moderate · 8 cfs 42nd percentile
  4. 4 Wallace Falls Moderate · 8 cfs 42nd percentile
  5. 5 Tunnel Falls Moderate · 8 cfs 42nd percentile
  6. 6 Butler Falls Moderate · 111 cfs 40th percentile

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

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

Clifty Falls waterfall

Clifty Falls

29.8 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Clifty Falls waterfall

Little Clifty Falls

29.9 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wallace Falls

30.3 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tunnel Falls waterfall

Tunnel Falls

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

Horseshoe Falls

31 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 15 Waterfalls Near Hayden

Clifty Falls waterfall

Clifty Falls

29.8 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Clifty Falls waterfall

Little Clifty Falls

29.9 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wallace Falls

30.3 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tunnel Falls waterfall

Tunnel Falls

30.4 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Deadman Falls waterfall CC

Deadman Falls

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

Horseshoe Falls

31 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hoffman Falls waterfall

Hoffman Falls

31 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Butler Falls

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

Crowe Falls

31.3 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Chain Mill Falls

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

Fremont Falls

31.9 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Harts Falls

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

Falls of the Ohio

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

Falls of the Ohio

40.1 miles away
Kentucky
Easy
1.2 miles 50 ft

Derbyshire Falls

44.4 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Hayden

Are there free waterfalls near Hayden?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Hayden?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Hayden?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Hayden?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Hayden?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Hayden?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Hayden has nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Hayden?

The closest waterfall to Hayden is Clifty Falls, approximately 22.8 miles away.

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