Waterfall Hikes Near Sandusky, IN

20 residents
Indiana/Indianapolis Time Zone
14 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Sandusky? There are 14 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Sandusky. 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 39.4195°N, -85.4780°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Sandusky

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

14 of 14 gauged

14 waterfalls near Sandusky 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 Derbyshire Falls Low Elkhorn Falls Low

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Sunny · 79°F

Tod 81°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 79°F Sunny Best
Sat 83°F Sunny
Sun 87°F Sunny
Mon 89°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 90°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 89°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Sandusky

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Elkhorn Falls Low · 117 cfs 16th percentile
  2. 2 Derbyshire Falls Low · 1950 cfs 13th percentile
  3. 3 Clifty Falls Barely Flowing · 0 cfs 1st percentile
  4. 4 Hoffman Falls Barely Flowing · 0 cfs 1st percentile
  5. 5 Little Clifty Falls Barely Flowing · 0 cfs 1st percentile
  6. 6 Wallace Falls Barely Flowing · 0 cfs 1st percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Sandusky (8 waterfalls)

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

Derbyshire Falls

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

Clifty Falls

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

Little Clifty Falls

46 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wallace Falls

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

Tunnel Falls

46.5 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 14 Waterfalls Near Sandusky

Derbyshire Falls

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

Clifty Falls

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

Little Clifty Falls

46 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wallace Falls

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

Tunnel Falls

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

Deadman Falls

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

Horseshoe Falls

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

Hoffman Falls

47.2 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Butler Falls

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

Crowe Falls

34.4 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Chain Mill Falls

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

Fremont Falls

48.1 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Harts Falls

33 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Elkhorn Falls

48 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Sandusky

Are there free waterfalls near Sandusky?

There are 2 free waterfalls near Sandusky, including Derbyshire Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Sandusky?

There are 8 dog-friendly waterfalls near Sandusky, including Clifty Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Sandusky?

There are 8 kid-friendly waterfalls near Sandusky, including Clifty Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Sandusky?

The shortest waterfall hike near Sandusky is Butler Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Sandusky?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Sandusky have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Sandusky?

The closest waterfall to Sandusky is Derbyshire Falls, approximately 13.4 miles away.

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