Waterfall Hikes Near Laurel, IN

588 residents
Indiana/Indianapolis Time Zone
9 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Laurel occupies the Whitewater Valley, where southeast Indiana finally picks up some relief, and nine falls come into range. The Clifty group carries the most water. Clifty Falls itself is a short half mile loop. Tunnel Falls goes 2 miles, with Little Clifty stretching the day to 2.5. Hoffman and Wallace each take about a mile of walking, and so does Horseshoe. Dogs are welcome on every trail with mileage listed here. Spring runoff is the season, since these limestone creeks shrink once summer settles in.

Located at 39.5017°N, -85.1877°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Laurel

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

9 of 9 gauged

9 waterfalls near Laurel have live flow data today

Deadman Falls Barely Flowing Horseshoe Falls Barely Flowing Derbyshire Falls Moderate Elkhorn Falls Moderate

Updated 42 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Mostly Sunny · 72°F

Thu 75°F Partly Sunny
Fri 72°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sat 74°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 74°F Sunny
Mon 74°F Sunny
Tue 79°F Sunny
Wed 81°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Laurel

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Derbyshire Falls Moderate · 1010 cfs 57th percentile
  2. 2 Elkhorn Falls Moderate · 180 cfs 40th percentile
  3. 3 Clifty Falls Low · 0 cfs 15th percentile
  4. 4 Hoffman Falls Low · 0 cfs 15th percentile
  5. 5 Little Clifty Falls Low · 0 cfs 15th percentile
  6. 6 Wallace Falls Low · 0 cfs 15th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Laurel (3 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.

LiDAR terrain view around Derbyshire Falls in Indiana, about 65 feet of drop LiDAR

Derbyshire Falls

2.9 miles away
Indiana
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Laurel (7 waterfalls)

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

Little Clifty Falls waterfall

Little Clifty Falls

46.3 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.5 miles Unknown
Tunnel Falls waterfall

Tunnel Falls

46.4 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.0 miles Unknown
Clifty Falls waterfall

Clifty Falls

46.4 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
0.5 miles Unknown
Hoffman Falls waterfall

Hoffman Falls

46.5 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
1.0 miles Unknown

All 9 Waterfalls Near Laurel

LiDAR terrain view around Derbyshire Falls in Indiana, about 65 feet of drop LiDAR

Derbyshire Falls

2.9 miles away
Indiana
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Elkhorn Falls in Indiana, about 36 feet of drop LiDAR

Elkhorn Falls

27.2 miles away
Indiana
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Little Clifty Falls waterfall

Little Clifty Falls

46.3 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.5 miles Unknown
Tunnel Falls waterfall

Tunnel Falls

46.4 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.0 miles Unknown
Clifty Falls waterfall

Clifty Falls

46.4 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
0.5 miles Unknown
Hoffman Falls waterfall

Hoffman Falls

46.5 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
1.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Wallace Falls in Indiana, about 249 feet of drop LiDAR

Wallace Falls

46.8 miles away
Indiana
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

49.4 miles away
Indiana
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Deadman Falls waterfall CC

Deadman Falls

49.5 miles away
Indiana
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Laurel

Are there free waterfalls near Laurel?

There is 1 free waterfall near Laurel, including Derbyshire Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Laurel?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Laurel, including Derbyshire Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Laurel?

There are 7 dog-friendly waterfalls near Laurel, including Clifty Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Laurel?

There are 7 kid-friendly waterfalls near Laurel, including Clifty Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Laurel?

The shortest waterfall hike near Laurel is Clifty Falls at 0.5 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Laurel?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Laurel have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Laurel?

The closest waterfall to Laurel is Derbyshire Falls, approximately 2.9 miles away.

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