Waterfall Hikes Near New Albany, IN

37,598 residents
Kentucky/Louisville Time Zone
16 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near New Albany? There are 16 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of New Albany. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 38.3090°N, -85.8234°W

Map of Waterfalls Near New Albany

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

16 of 16 gauged

9 of 16 waterfalls near New Albany are flowing strongly today

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

Updated 30 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 90°F

Sat 82°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun 90°F Mostly Sunny Best
Mon 85°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 93°F Sunny
Wed 94°F Sunny
Thu 91°F Chance Rain Showers
Fri 85°F Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near New Albany

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 The Big Falls Roaring · 177 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Butler Falls Roaring · 8 cfs 91st percentile
  3. 3 Chain Mill Falls Roaring · 8 cfs 91st percentile
  4. 4 Crowe Falls Roaring · 8 cfs 91st percentile
  5. 5 Deadman Falls Roaring · 8 cfs 91st percentile
  6. 6 Fremont Falls Roaring · 8 cfs 91st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near New Albany (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.

Falls of the Ohio waterfall

Falls of the Ohio

Kentucky
Easy
1.2 miles 50 ft
Falls of the Ohio waterfall

Falls of the Ohio

34.8 miles away
Indiana
Easy
1.2 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around New Albany (10 waterfalls)

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

The Big Falls waterfall

The Big Falls

Kentucky
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Fremont Falls waterfall

Fremont Falls

43.4 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 16 Waterfalls Near New Albany

Falls of the Ohio waterfall

Falls of the Ohio

Kentucky
Easy
1.2 miles 50 ft
Falls of the Ohio waterfall

Falls of the Ohio

34.8 miles away
Indiana
Easy
1.2 miles 50 ft
The Big Falls waterfall

The Big Falls

Kentucky
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Harts Falls

24.3 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Chain Mill Falls

43.6 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fremont Falls waterfall

Fremont Falls

43.4 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Butler Falls

44.1 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Crowe Falls waterfall

Crowe Falls

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

Deadman Falls

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

Horseshoe Falls

44.3 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Drennon Falls

Kentucky
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wallace Falls

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

Hoffman Falls

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

Clifty Falls

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

Tunnel Falls

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

Little Clifty Falls

47.3 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near New Albany

Are there free waterfalls near New Albany?

There is 1 free waterfall near New Albany, including Fremont Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near New Albany?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near New Albany, including Falls of the Ohio.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in New Albany?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near New Albany?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near New Albany?

The shortest waterfall hike near New Albany is Butler Falls at 1.2 miles round trip.

What is the closest waterfall to New Albany?

The closest waterfall to New Albany is Falls of the Ohio, approximately 4.3 miles away.

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Where to Stay

Holiday Inn Express - New Albany

Holiday Inn Express - New Albany

8.4 488 reviews
Radisson Hotel Louisville North

Radisson Hotel Louisville North

6.5 5 reviews
Hampton Inn New Albany Louisville West

Hampton Inn New Albany Louisville West

8.7 203 reviews
Comfort Inn & Suites Clarksville - Louisville North

Comfort Inn & Suites Clarksville - Louisville North

8.3 128 reviews
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