Waterfall Hikes Near Sparta, KY

281 residents
New York Time Zone
13 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Sparta? There are 13 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Sparta. 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 38.6969°N, -84.9074°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Sparta

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

13 of 13 gauged

13 waterfalls near Sparta 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 Drennon Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Mostly Sunny · 95°F

Wed 95°F Sunny
Thu 95°F Mostly Sunny Best
Fri 96°F Sunny
Ind 92°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 Sparta

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Drennon Falls Moderate · 19900 cfs 54th percentile
  2. 2 Clifty Falls Moderate · 8 cfs 42nd percentile
  3. 3 Hoffman Falls Moderate · 8 cfs 42nd percentile
  4. 4 Little Clifty Falls Moderate · 8 cfs 42nd percentile
  5. 5 Wallace Falls Moderate · 8 cfs 42nd percentile
  6. 6 Tunnel Falls Moderate · 8 cfs 42nd percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Sparta (7 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 13 Waterfalls Near Sparta

Drennon Falls

40.4 miles away
Kentucky
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

Harts Falls

33.2 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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Sparta

Are there free waterfalls near Sparta?

There is 1 free waterfall near Sparta, including Fremont Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Sparta?

There are 7 dog-friendly waterfalls near Sparta, including Clifty Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Sparta?

There are 7 kid-friendly waterfalls near Sparta, including Clifty Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Sparta?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Sparta?

The closest waterfall to Sparta is Drennon Falls, approximately 21.2 miles away.

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