Waterfall Hikes Near Schaefer Lake, IN

209 residents
Indiana/Indianapolis Time Zone
13 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Schaefer Lake? There are 13 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Schaefer Lake. 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 39.2828°N, -85.7517°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Schaefer Lake

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

13 of 13 gauged

13 waterfalls near Schaefer Lake 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 Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 67°F

Wed 68°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Thu 67°F Sunny Best
Fri 72°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat 84°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 87°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Mon 90°F Sunny
Tue 86°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Schaefer Lake (8 waterfalls)

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

Derbyshire Falls waterfall

Derbyshire Falls

17.3 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
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

All 13 Waterfalls Near Schaefer Lake

Derbyshire Falls waterfall

Derbyshire Falls

17.3 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Schaefer Lake

Are there free waterfalls near Schaefer Lake?

There are 2 free waterfalls near Schaefer Lake, including Derbyshire Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Schaefer Lake?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Schaefer Lake?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Schaefer Lake?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Schaefer Lake?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Schaefer Lake has nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Schaefer Lake?

The closest waterfall to Schaefer Lake is Derbyshire Falls, approximately 31.7 miles away.

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