Waterfall Hikes Near Louisville, KY

963,812 residents
New York Time Zone
16 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Ten minutes across the river from downtown Louisville, the Falls of the Ohio spread over fossil beds laid down in the Devonian, and low water lets you walk right out on them with the dog. The Big Falls supplies the actual hiking, two miles round trip and 300 feet of climb. Fremont Falls is a half-mile stroll. Sixteen falls sit in the radius, though several smaller names, Harts and Chain Mill included, remain unmeasured and belong to the poke-around category.

Located at 38.1663°N, -85.6485°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Louisville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

16 of 16 gauged

7 of 16 waterfalls near Louisville are flowing strongly today

Butler Falls Strong Chain Mill Falls Strong Crowe Falls Strong Deadman Falls Strong Fremont Falls Strong Harts Falls Strong Horseshoe Falls Strong Clifty Falls Barely Flowing Hoffman Falls Barely Flowing Little Clifty Falls Barely Flowing Wallace Falls Barely Flowing Tunnel Falls Barely Flowing Falls of the Ohio Barely Flowing The Big Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Mostly Sunny · 79°F

Fri 93°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 93°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 94°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 89°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 81°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 79°F Partly Sunny
Thu 79°F Mostly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Louisville

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Butler Falls Strong · 14 cfs 86th percentile
  2. 2 Chain Mill Falls Strong · 14 cfs 86th percentile
  3. 3 Crowe Falls Strong · 14 cfs 86th percentile
  4. 4 Deadman Falls Strong · 14 cfs 86th percentile
  5. 5 Fremont Falls Strong · 14 cfs 86th percentile
  6. 6 Harts Falls Strong · 14 cfs 86th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Louisville (5 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.

Falls of the Ohio waterfall

Falls of the Ohio

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

Falls of the Ohio

10 miles away
Kentucky
Easy
1.2 miles 50 ft
Fremont Falls waterfall

Fremont Falls

33.4 miles away
Indiana
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Louisville (10 waterfalls)

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

The Big Falls waterfall

The Big Falls

29 miles away
Kentucky
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 16 Waterfalls Near Louisville

Falls of the Ohio waterfall

Falls of the Ohio

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

Falls of the Ohio

10 miles away
Kentucky
Easy
1.2 miles 50 ft
The Big Falls waterfall

The Big Falls

29 miles away
Kentucky
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Harts Falls in Indiana, about 180 feet of drop LiDAR

Harts Falls

33 miles away
Indiana
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Chain Mill Falls in Indiana, about 191 feet of drop LiDAR

Chain Mill Falls

33.3 miles away
Indiana
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Fremont Falls waterfall

Fremont Falls

33.4 miles away
Indiana
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Butler Falls in Indiana, about 182 feet of drop LiDAR

Butler Falls

33.6 miles away
Indiana
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Crowe Falls waterfall

Crowe Falls

34.4 miles away
Indiana
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Deadman Falls waterfall CC

Deadman Falls

35.2 miles away
Indiana
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

35.3 miles away
Indiana
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Aerial view around Drennon Falls in Kentucky Aerial

Drennon Falls

36.1 miles away
Kentucky
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Wallace Falls in Indiana, about 249 feet of drop LiDAR

Wallace Falls

38 miles away
Indiana
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Hoffman Falls waterfall

Hoffman Falls

38.2 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
1.0 miles Unknown
Clifty Falls waterfall

Clifty Falls

38.3 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
0.5 miles Unknown
Tunnel Falls waterfall

Tunnel Falls

38.4 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.0 miles Unknown
Little Clifty Falls waterfall

Little Clifty Falls

38.4 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.5 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Louisville

Are there free waterfalls near Louisville?

There is 1 free waterfall near Louisville, including Fremont Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Louisville?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near Louisville, including Falls of the Ohio.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Louisville?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Louisville?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Louisville?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Louisville?

The closest waterfall to Louisville is Falls of the Ohio, approximately 9.6 miles away.

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