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

2 of 9 waterfalls near Laurel are flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

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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 Deadman Falls Strong · 22 cfs 76th percentile
  2. 2 Horseshoe Falls Strong · 22 cfs 76th percentile
  3. 3 Clifty Falls Moderate · 1 cfs 26th percentile
  4. 4 Hoffman Falls Moderate · 1 cfs 26th percentile
  5. 5 Little Clifty Falls Moderate · 1 cfs 26th percentile
  6. 6 Wallace Falls Moderate · 1 cfs 26th 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

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

Little Clifty Falls

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

Tunnel Falls

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

Clifty Falls

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

Hoffman Falls

24.1 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 9 Waterfalls Near Laurel

Derbyshire Falls

28.8 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Elkhorn Falls

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

Little Clifty Falls

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

Tunnel Falls

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

Clifty Falls

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

Hoffman Falls

24.1 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wallace Falls

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

Horseshoe Falls

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

Deadman Falls

27.1 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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