Waterfall Hikes Near Shelbyville, KY

17,239 residents
New York Time Zone
17 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Shelbyville? There are 17 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Shelbyville. 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 38.2067°N, -85.2292°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Shelbyville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

17 of 17 gauged

16 of 17 waterfalls near Shelbyville are flowing strongly today

Butler Falls Strong Chain Mill Falls Strong Crowe Falls Strong Deadman Falls Strong Fremont Falls Strong Harts Falls Strong Horseshoe Falls Strong Clifty Falls Strong Hoffman Falls Strong Little Clifty Falls Strong Wallace Falls Strong Tunnel Falls Strong Drennon Falls Roaring Falls of the Ohio Strong The Big Falls Strong Stacy Falls Strong

Updated 16 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 94°F

Aft 86°F Partly Sunny
Mon 91°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Tue 92°F Sunny
Wed 93°F Sunny
Thu 94°F Sunny Best
Fri 93°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 92°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Shelbyville

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Drennon Falls Roaring · 53700 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Falls of the Ohio Strong · 5580 cfs 89th percentile
  3. 3 Stacy Falls Strong · 2770 cfs 86th percentile
  4. 4 Clifty Falls Strong · 74 cfs 84th percentile
  5. 5 Hoffman Falls Strong · 74 cfs 84th percentile
  6. 6 Little Clifty Falls Strong · 74 cfs 84th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Shelbyville (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.

Falls of the Ohio waterfall

Falls of the Ohio

40.6 miles away
Indiana
Easy
1.2 miles 50 ft
Falls of the Ohio waterfall

Falls of the Ohio

40.1 miles away
Kentucky
Easy
1.2 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Shelbyville (10 waterfalls)

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

Fremont Falls waterfall

Fremont Falls

31.9 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 17 Waterfalls Near Shelbyville

Drennon Falls

40.4 miles away
Kentucky
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Falls of the Ohio waterfall

Falls of the Ohio

40.6 miles away
Indiana
Easy
1.2 miles 50 ft
Falls of the Ohio waterfall

Falls of the Ohio

40.1 miles away
Kentucky
Easy
1.2 miles 50 ft

Harts Falls

33.2 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

Chain Mill Falls

31.8 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

Butler Falls

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

Hoffman Falls

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

Horseshoe Falls

31 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
Tunnel Falls waterfall

Tunnel Falls

30.4 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wallace Falls

30.3 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
Clifty Falls waterfall

Clifty Falls

29.8 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Stacy Falls waterfall

Stacy Falls

32.7 miles away
Kentucky
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
The Big Falls waterfall

The Big Falls

35.3 miles away
Kentucky
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Shelbyville

Are there free waterfalls near Shelbyville?

There are 2 free waterfalls near Shelbyville, including Fremont Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Shelbyville?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Shelbyville?

There are 10 dog-friendly waterfalls near Shelbyville, including Clifty Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Shelbyville?

There are 10 kid-friendly waterfalls near Shelbyville, including Clifty Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Shelbyville?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Shelbyville?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Shelbyville has nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Shelbyville?

The closest waterfall to Shelbyville is Drennon Falls, approximately 16.4 miles away.

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