Hike to Clifty Falls

Madison, Indiana

4.4/5

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Distance

4.1 miles

Elevation Gain

479 ft

Route Type

Loop

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Hike to three scenic waterfalls on a loop along Clifty Canyon.

This day hike in Clifty Falls State Park is a challenging workout with rewarding sights. Springtime brings wildflowers, and fall lovely colors, to the area.

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Forest

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Wildflowers

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Prajay Shakya

Hike to Clifty Falls

06/24/19

It has an amazing landscape. I wouldn’t recommend to hike this place if you’re a beginner or if you’ re hiking alone. It is more for intermediate hikers. When I hiked in this place it started raining. It was tough to get out of the woods but had an amazing experience.

4.0

Teresa Ledford

Hike to Clifty Falls

10/08/17

We hiked several trails with one being very challenging for us. These trails are beautiful in the spring with wild flowers, trees in bloom and rushing water. We camped in the campground and had time for several hikes.

5.0

Gregg Sells

Hike to Clifty Falls

05/08/16

Cool trails and decent falls! They can be underwhelming in a dry season though.

4.0

Anna Bavender

Hike to Clifty Falls

03/06/16

My husband and I loved our time hiking at Clifty Falls. There are multiple creek bed trails that are fun and adventurous, as well as an old railroad tunnel that you're welcome to hike/crouch through!

5.0

Lucas Niemi

Hike to Clifty Falls

02/28/16

Beautiful waterfalls to hike to, especially after a recent rain. Rain can cause the trails to be muddy, but the views are worth it

4.0

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