Waterfall Hikes Near Laurel, IN

588 residents
Indiana/Indianapolis Time Zone
9 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Laurel? There are 9 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Laurel. These trails range from moderate to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

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

Clifty Falls Moderate Hoffman Falls Moderate Little Clifty Falls Moderate Wallace Falls Moderate Tunnel Falls Moderate Deadman Falls Barely Flowing Horseshoe Falls Barely Flowing Derbyshire Falls Barely Flowing Elkhorn Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 44 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 91°F

Fri 78°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 81°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun 86°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 91°F Sunny Best
Tue 93°F Sunny
Wed 94°F Sunny
Thu 94°F Sunny

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 Clifty Falls Moderate · 4 cfs 28th percentile
  2. 2 Hoffman Falls Moderate · 4 cfs 28th percentile
  3. 3 Little Clifty Falls Moderate · 4 cfs 28th percentile
  4. 4 Wallace Falls Moderate · 4 cfs 28th percentile
  5. 5 Tunnel Falls Moderate · 4 cfs 28th percentile
  6. 6 Derbyshire Falls Barely Flowing · 489 cfs 1st percentile

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

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

Derbyshire Falls

44.4 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
Tunnel Falls waterfall

Tunnel Falls

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

Clifty Falls

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

Hoffman Falls

31 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 9 Waterfalls Near Laurel

Derbyshire Falls

44.4 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Elkhorn Falls

33.1 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
Tunnel Falls waterfall

Tunnel Falls

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

Clifty Falls

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

Hoffman Falls

31 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wallace Falls

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

Horseshoe Falls

31 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

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 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 2.4 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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