Waterfall Hikes Near Poplar Hills, KY

519 residents
New York Time Zone
16 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Poplar Hills? There are 16 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Poplar Hills. 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 38.1780°N, -85.6931°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Poplar Hills

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

16 of 16 gauged

16 waterfalls near Poplar Hills have live flow data today

Butler Falls Moderate Chain Mill Falls Moderate Crowe Falls Moderate Deadman Falls Moderate Fremont Falls Moderate Harts Falls Moderate Horseshoe Falls Moderate Clifty Falls Moderate Hoffman Falls Moderate Little Clifty Falls Moderate Wallace Falls Moderate Tunnel Falls Moderate Drennon Falls Moderate Falls of the Ohio Moderate The Big Falls Moderate

Updated 33 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Mostly Sunny · 99°F

Wed 95°F Sunny
Thu 99°F Mostly Sunny Best
Fri 97°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 95°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 93°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 92°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 89°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Poplar Hills

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Drennon Falls Moderate · 19900 cfs 54th percentile
  2. 2 Clifty Falls Moderate · 8 cfs 42nd percentile
  3. 3 Hoffman Falls Moderate · 8 cfs 42nd percentile
  4. 4 Little Clifty Falls Moderate · 8 cfs 42nd percentile
  5. 5 Wallace Falls Moderate · 8 cfs 42nd percentile
  6. 6 Tunnel Falls Moderate · 8 cfs 42nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Poplar Hills (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

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

Falls of the Ohio

40.1 miles away
Kentucky
Easy
1.2 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Poplar Hills (10 waterfalls)

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

The Big Falls waterfall

The Big Falls

35.3 miles away
Kentucky
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Fremont Falls waterfall

Fremont Falls

31.9 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 16 Waterfalls Near Poplar Hills

Falls of the Ohio waterfall

Falls of the Ohio

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

Falls of the Ohio

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

The Big Falls

35.3 miles away
Kentucky
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Harts Falls

33.2 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Chain Mill Falls

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

Fremont Falls

31.9 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Butler Falls

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

Crowe Falls

31.3 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
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

31 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Drennon Falls

40.4 miles away
Kentucky
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wallace Falls

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

Hoffman Falls

31 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
Tunnel Falls waterfall

Tunnel Falls

30.4 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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Poplar Hills

Are there free waterfalls near Poplar Hills?

There is 1 free waterfall near Poplar Hills, including Fremont Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Poplar Hills?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Poplar Hills, including Falls of the Ohio.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Poplar Hills?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Poplar Hills?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Poplar Hills?

The shortest waterfall hike near Poplar Hills is Butler Falls at 1.2 miles round trip.

What is the closest waterfall to Poplar Hills?

The closest waterfall to Poplar Hills is Falls of the Ohio, approximately 7.1 miles away.

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