Waterfall Hikes Near Wellington, KY

443 residents
New_York Time Zone
16 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Wellington? There are 16 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Wellington. 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 38.2167°N, -85.6703°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Wellington

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

16 of 16 gauged

16 waterfalls near Wellington 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 Moderate The Big Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 89°F

Aft 80°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun 89°F Sunny Best
Mon 91°F Sunny
Tue 89°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Wed 82°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Thu 75°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Fri 79°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Wellington (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

33.1 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 Wellington (10 waterfalls)

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

The Big Falls waterfall

The Big Falls

45.4 miles away
Kentucky
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Fremont Falls waterfall

Fremont Falls

35.8 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 16 Waterfalls Near Wellington

Falls of the Ohio waterfall

Falls of the Ohio

33.1 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
The Big Falls waterfall

The Big Falls

45.4 miles away
Kentucky
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Harts Falls

Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Chain Mill Falls

35.7 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

Butler Falls

Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Crowe Falls waterfall

Crowe Falls

Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Deadman Falls waterfall CC

Deadman Falls

Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

40.9 miles away
Indiana
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Drennon Falls

42.6 miles away
Kentucky
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wallace Falls

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

Hoffman Falls

4 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
Tunnel Falls waterfall

Tunnel Falls

37.8 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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Wellington

Are there free waterfalls near Wellington?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Wellington?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Wellington?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Wellington?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Wellington?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Wellington?

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

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