Waterfall Hikes Near New Castle, IN

17,413 residents
Indiana/Indianapolis Time Zone
2 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near New Castle? There are 2 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of New Castle. 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 39.9191°N, -85.3697°W

Map of Waterfalls Near New Castle

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

2 of 2 gauged

2 waterfalls near New Castle have live flow data today

Derbyshire Falls Barely Flowing Elkhorn Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny · 80°F

Aft 84°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 83°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 82°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Fri 81°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 83°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 86°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 80°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near New Castle

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Elkhorn Falls Moderate · 89 cfs 68th percentile
  2. 2 Derbyshire Falls Barely Flowing · 371 cfs 0th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around New Castle (1 waterfall)

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

All 2 Waterfalls Near New Castle

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near New Castle

Are there free waterfalls near New Castle?

There is 1 free waterfall near New Castle, including Derbyshire Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in New Castle?

There is 1 dog-friendly waterfall near New Castle, including Derbyshire Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near New Castle?

There is 1 kid-friendly waterfall near New Castle, including Derbyshire Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near New Castle?

The shortest waterfall hike near New Castle is Derbyshire Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around New Castle?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near New Castle have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to New Castle?

The closest waterfall to New Castle is Derbyshire Falls, approximately 28.2 miles away.

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