Waterfall Hikes Near Utica, IN

932 residents
Kentucky/Louisville Time Zone
16 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Utica? There are 16 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Utica. 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 38.3380°N, -85.6559°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Utica

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

16 of 16 gauged

16 waterfalls near Utica 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 Falls of the Ohio Moderate The Big Falls Moderate

Updated 30 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Mostly Sunny · 97°F

Wed 94°F Sunny
Thu 97°F Mostly Sunny Best
Fri 96°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 94°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 92°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 91°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 87°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Utica

Updated about 3 hours 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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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Utica (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 Utica (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 16 Waterfalls Near Utica

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

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

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
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

Drennon Falls

40.4 miles away
Kentucky
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wallace Falls

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

Hoffman Falls

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

Clifty Falls

29.8 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
Little Clifty Falls waterfall

Little Clifty Falls

29.9 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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 Utica

Are there free waterfalls near Utica?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Utica?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Utica?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Utica?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Utica?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Utica?

The closest waterfall to Utica is Falls of the Ohio, approximately 7.3 miles away.

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