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

17 waterfalls near Shelbyville 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 Drennon Falls Barely Flowing Falls of the Ohio Barely Flowing The Big Falls Barely Flowing Stacy Falls Moderate

Updated 38 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 66°F

Thu 66°F Sunny Best
Fri 73°F Partly Sunny
Sat 83°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun 89°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 91°F Sunny
Tue 90°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 84°F Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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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

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

Falls of the Ohio

38.2 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

35.8 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 17 Waterfalls Near Shelbyville

Drennon Falls

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

Falls of the Ohio

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

Falls of the Ohio

38.2 miles away
Kentucky
Easy
1.2 miles 50 ft
Harts Falls waterfall

Harts Falls

37.1 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

Chain Mill Falls

35.7 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
Butler Falls waterfall

Butler Falls

35.2 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
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

34.9 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
Tunnel Falls waterfall

Tunnel Falls

34.3 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
Little Clifty Falls waterfall

Little Clifty Falls

33.7 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
Stacy Falls waterfall

Stacy Falls

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

The Big Falls

45.4 miles away
Kentucky
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Shelbyville

Are there free waterfalls near Shelbyville?

There is 1 free waterfall 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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