Waterfall Hikes Near Lafayette, IN

160,543 residents

Indiana/Indianapolis Time Zone

4 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Cataract Falls on Mill Creek, about 48 miles south of Lafayette through the farm country, is the largest waterfall in Indiana by volume. It comes in two sets about a mile apart, the upper falls dropping roughly 45 feet in total and the lower about 30. Our trail data lists 0.8 and 0.6 miles round trip to the two, and dogs are fine on a six-foot leash. Closer to home, Vermillion Falls and Groundhog Falls, 36 and 43 miles to the south, sit in our records as names only, waiting on trail details. Time the trip for spring, when rain keeps Mill Creek running high.

Located at 40.3991°N, -86.8593°W

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4 of 4 waterfalls near Lafayette are flowing strongly today

Groundhog Falls Roaring Vermillion Falls Roaring Lower Cataract Falls Roaring Upper Cataract Falls Roaring

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Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 66°F

Aft 66°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Thu 61°F Partly Sunny then Isolated Rain Showers

Fri 54°F Scattered Rain Showers

Sat 53°F Mostly Sunny

Sun 58°F Sunny

Mon 62°F Sunny

Tue 66°F Sunny Best

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Lafayette (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.