Waterfall Hikes Near Thornhill, KY

177 residents
New York Time Zone
16 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Thornhill? There are 16 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Thornhill. 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 38.2884°N, -85.6256°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Thornhill

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

16 of 16 gauged

16 waterfalls near Thornhill 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 Falls of the Ohio Barely Flowing The Big Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 87°F

Aft 91°F Sunny
Wed 85°F Sunny
Thu 87°F Sunny Best
Fri 88°F Partly Sunny
Sat 84°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 82°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 84°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Thornhill

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Drennon Falls Moderate · 3820 cfs 65th percentile
  2. 2 Butler Falls Moderate · 16 cfs 57th percentile
  3. 3 Chain Mill Falls Moderate · 16 cfs 57th percentile
  4. 4 Crowe Falls Moderate · 16 cfs 57th percentile
  5. 5 Deadman Falls Moderate · 16 cfs 57th percentile
  6. 6 Fremont Falls Moderate · 16 cfs 57th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Thornhill (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

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

Falls of the Ohio

41.9 miles away
Kentucky
Easy
1.2 miles 50 ft

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

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

Fremont Falls waterfall

Fremont Falls

44.2 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 16 Waterfalls Near Thornhill

Falls of the Ohio waterfall

Falls of the Ohio

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

Falls of the Ohio

41.9 miles away
Kentucky
Easy
1.2 miles 50 ft

Harts Falls

45.5 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Chain Mill Falls

44 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fremont Falls waterfall

Fremont Falls

44.2 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Butler Falls

43.5 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Crowe Falls waterfall

Crowe Falls

43.6 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Deadman Falls waterfall CC

Deadman Falls

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

Horseshoe Falls

43.3 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Drennon Falls

22.5 miles away
Kentucky
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wallace Falls

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

Hoffman Falls

43.3 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Clifty Falls waterfall

Clifty Falls

42 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tunnel Falls waterfall

Tunnel Falls

42.6 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Clifty Falls waterfall

Little Clifty Falls

42.1 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Big Falls waterfall

The Big Falls

42.4 miles away
Kentucky
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Thornhill

Are there free waterfalls near Thornhill?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Thornhill?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Thornhill?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Thornhill?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Thornhill?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Thornhill?

The closest waterfall to Thornhill is Falls of the Ohio, approximately 6.2 miles away.

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