Before you go
We could not confirm public access to Crowe Falls. Check land ownership before visiting.
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About Crowe Falls
Crowe Falls is a wet-weather waterfall in a gorge just south of the Hanover College campus in Hanover, Jefferson County, Indiana. Like the other falls in the Hanover gorges, it usually flows well only after a good rain. We could not find a documented public trail to it or confirm who owns the land.
Trail & Hike Details
What to Expect
A small wet-weather fall in a rocky limestone gorge. When the creek is low, water may run under the rocks and the fall may be dry.
Accessibility
Accessibility information is not available. The area may not be suitable for those with mobility challenges.
Frequently Asked Questions
🐶 Are Dogs Allowed at Crowe Falls?
❌ Dogs are not allowed
Are There Any Fees or Permits Required?
🆖 No fees required
🏊 Is There Swimming at Crowe Falls?
❌ Swimming is not allowed
When to Visit
Spring and early summer are typically the best times to visit, as water flow is likely to be higher due to seasonal rainfall.
Seasonal Access
The best time to visit is Spring, Summer, and Fall. Winter access may be limited.
Safety Information
Exercise caution near the waterfall, as rocks may be slippery. Be aware of changing weather conditions and potential hazards such as uneven terrain.
Current Water Conditions
These readings come from the USGS gauge on Muscatatuck River, 13 miles away, not on Crowe Falls's own stream. Use them as a sign of whether the area is running wet or dry.
3.23 ft
Water depth at gauge
About This Gauge
This gauge is on a nearby waterway and may not reflect exact conditions at the falls.
7-Day Flow Outlook
Based on the USGS gauge MUSCATATUCK RIVER NEAR DEPUTY, IN (21 km away).
Best time of year: this gauge typically runs highest from early February to late April, peaking in March.
How we calculate this
This is a transparent outlook, not a precise forecast. We take the waterfall's current flow strength (how it ranks against its historical normal for today, from the nearest USGS stream gauge), carry that ranking forward along the gauge's seasonal curve, and nudge it for forecast rain. Confidence is highest for the next day or two and falls further out. Always check official conditions and your own judgment before visiting — high flows can be dangerous.
Know when to go.
Get a free email alert when waterfalls near Hanover hit peak flow. We only send when conditions are worth the trip — no weekly newsletters, no spam.
Is Crowe Falls Frozen?
Updated about 7 hours agoNot frozen highs above freezing lately
Crowe Falls is not frozen right now; highs have been above freezing. Yesterday ran 54°F to 35°F.
- Days below freezing
- 0 of the last 14
- Current cold streak
- 0 days
- Freezing days ahead
- 0 of the next 7
- Flow
- no gauge
Winter safety. Frozen falls are the one waterfall trip with a documented injury pattern: falling ice, and ice-glazed rock and trail. Wear microspikes, keep well back from the base and from overhangs, and never walk out on ice over moving water.
Estimate from Open-Meteo daily temperatures at the falls, the LiDAR-measured facing direction, and the nearest stream gauge. It is a likelihood, not a report from the trail. See every frozen waterfall in Indiana.
Weather Forecast
The Terrain, Seen by LiDAR
Aircraft-mounted lasers measured this ground to within inches. Trees and buildings are digitally stripped away, leaving the bare shape of the land the water has carved.
Through the falls the surface drops roughly 145 feet over a short, steep run of tiers. Elevation at the pin is about 560 feet.
Steep ground runs through the entire stretch: about 175 feet of descent in the 500 feet above the pin and 140 feet in the 500 feet below it. Facing northeast, the falls catch soft morning light.
Drag to compare. The dot marks the waterfall. The frame is about a mile across.
- Ground elevation
- 560 feet
- Measured by 1-meter lidar
- Drop at the falls
- About 145 feet
- Change in ground height within ~250 feet of the falls
- Faces
- Northeast
- Catches soft morning light.
A slice through the lidar ground surface, from above the falls to downstream (heading northeast).
Elevation data: USGS 3D Elevation Program. Aerial imagery: USGS The National Map. Public domain.
Location & Access
Getting There
The falls are in a gorge just south of the Hanover College campus in Hanover, near the Ohio River. No public route to the falls is documented.
Get Directions on Google MapsParking
Parking availability is unclear, but visitors may need to park along nearby roads or designated areas if available.
Elevation
561 feet above sea level
Coordinates
38.711171° N, -85.464126° W
Visitor Tips & Gear
Wear sturdy footwear and bring water. Check local conditions before visiting, as access may vary depending on weather or maintenance.
Where to Stay
Comfort Inn Madison near Clifty Falls
Clifty Inn
The Chandler Hotel
Hillside Inn
Browse vacation cabins and private rentals nearby
Unique outdoor stays — tents, yurts, and treehouses
Rent a campervan or RV for your waterfall road trip
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Additional Information
Nearby Attractions
Deadman Falls and Horseshoe Falls are in the gorge on the Hanover College campus, reached by a trail from the south end of campus. Clifty Falls State Park near Madison has more reliable falls on public trails.
Wildlife
The area may feature common Indiana wildlife such as birds, deer, and small mammals.
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