Waterfall Hikes Near Rockford, IN

703 residents
Indiana/Indianapolis Time Zone
14 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Rockford? There are 14 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Rockford. 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 38.9859°N, -85.8868°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Rockford

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

14 of 14 gauged

14 waterfalls near Rockford have live flow data today

Butler Falls Barely Flowing Chain Mill Falls Barely Flowing Crowe Falls Barely Flowing Deadman Falls Barely Flowing Fremont Falls Barely Flowing Harts Falls Barely Flowing Horseshoe Falls Barely Flowing 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

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 68°F

Wed 67°F Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Thu 68°F Sunny Best
Fri 74°F Chance Rain Showers
Sat 86°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 87°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Mon 90°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 87°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Rockford (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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Rockford (9 waterfalls)

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

Clifty Falls waterfall

Clifty Falls

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

Little Clifty Falls

33.7 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wallace Falls waterfall

Wallace Falls

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

Tunnel Falls

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

Horseshoe Falls

34.9 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 14 Waterfalls Near Rockford

Clifty Falls waterfall

Clifty Falls

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

Little Clifty Falls

33.7 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wallace Falls waterfall

Wallace Falls

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

Tunnel Falls

34.3 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Deadman Falls waterfall

Deadman Falls

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

Horseshoe Falls

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

Hoffman Falls

34.9 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Butler Falls waterfall

Butler Falls

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

Crowe Falls

35.2 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Chain Mill Falls

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

Fremont Falls

35.8 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Harts Falls waterfall

Harts Falls

37.1 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Falls of the Ohio waterfall

Falls of the Ohio

38.2 miles away
Kentucky
Easy
1.2 miles 50 ft
Falls of the Ohio waterfall

Falls of the Ohio

38.7 miles away
Indiana
Easy
1.2 miles 50 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Rockford

Are there free waterfalls near Rockford?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Rockford?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Rockford?

There are 9 dog-friendly waterfalls near Rockford, including Clifty Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Rockford?

There are 9 kid-friendly waterfalls near Rockford, including Clifty Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Rockford?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Rockford?

The closest waterfall to Rockford is Clifty Falls, approximately 29.8 miles away.

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