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 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 Derbyshire Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 94°F

Wed 94°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Thu 94°F Sunny Best
Fri 93°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 91°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 89°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 88°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 86°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Schaefer Lake

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Clifty Falls Moderate · 8 cfs 43rd percentile
  2. 2 Hoffman Falls Moderate · 8 cfs 43rd percentile
  3. 3 Little Clifty Falls Moderate · 8 cfs 43rd percentile
  4. 4 Wallace Falls Moderate · 8 cfs 43rd percentile
  5. 5 Tunnel Falls Moderate · 8 cfs 43rd percentile
  6. 6 Butler Falls Moderate · 115 cfs 41st percentile

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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

44.4 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
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

All 13 Waterfalls Near Schaefer Lake

Derbyshire Falls

44.4 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
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

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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