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 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 Falls of the Ohio Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Mostly Sunny · 95°F

Wed 95°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Thu 95°F Mostly Sunny Best
Fri 94°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 92°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 91°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 89°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 88°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Rockford

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Clifty Falls Moderate · 8 cfs 42nd percentile
  2. 2 Hoffman Falls Moderate · 8 cfs 42nd percentile
  3. 3 Little Clifty Falls Moderate · 8 cfs 42nd percentile
  4. 4 Wallace Falls Moderate · 8 cfs 42nd percentile
  5. 5 Tunnel Falls Moderate · 8 cfs 42nd percentile
  6. 6 Butler Falls Moderate · 111 cfs 40th percentile

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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

29.8 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

Wallace Falls

30.3 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
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

31 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 14 Waterfalls Near Rockford

Clifty Falls waterfall

Clifty Falls

29.8 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

Wallace Falls

30.3 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
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
Hoffman Falls waterfall

Hoffman Falls

31 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

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

Harts Falls

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

Falls of the Ohio

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

Falls of the Ohio

40.6 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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