Cataract Falls
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Cataract Falls are part of Lieber State Recreation Area. The falls source is Mill Creek, and it has the highest volume of water flowing through, although it is not the tallest cascade. Cataract has an upper and lower waterfall. The upper is 30 feet, while the lower is about 15 feet. Visitors will need to pay an entrance fee to enter the park and then it is a short hike across the bridge that spans Mill Creek to get to the waterfalls. The falls are about a mile apart. The falls create a stepping stone effect with giant boulders. For most people, the lower falls are known as the Cataract Cascades. Mill Creek, which is downstream from lower Cataract Falls, flows into Cagles Mill Lake. Visitors can reach the falls from the nearby towns of Cunot or Cataract, off State Road 243. For more information, click here.
Big Clifty Falls
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Big Clifty Falls is one of four waterfalls in the Clifty Falls State Park in Indiana. The hike is a 3.4-mile round trip along a looped path. The walk is downhill, with a 280-foot elevation loss. Hikers can bring their dogs along to enjoy mother nature at her finest. Big Clifty Falls is 60-feet of cascading, rolling water that drops down stair-like rock formations. There are other falls on this trail but Clifty Falls is the first you will reach on your hike. Clifty Falls State Park is located at 1501 Green Rd, Madison, IN 47250. For more information, click here.
France Park Falls
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France Park Falls is, not surprisingly, is in France Park. The county park is in Cass County, near Logansport, Indiana. The park was built around an old rock quarry. It is unknown if the waterfall was already in the park or if the tunnels created by mining for rock caused the flow of the river to change. The creek tunnels underneath the ground, coming out 15 feet above a pool. While at the park, visitors can enjoy 5 to 7 miles of trails, as well as camping and fishing – there is even a disc golf course. Swimming is not available at the waterfall, but the lake provides ample water activities for the whole family. France Park Falls is located at 4505 US-24, in Logansport. For more information, click here.
McCormick Creek Falls
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McCormick Creek Falls lie along McCormick Creek. Hikers can take Trail 3 from Saddle Barn to hike up to the falls. Part of the adventure is being able to see the famous St. Louis Limestone – which is what the rock is called around the falls and river. Parking is available at the trailhead but there are limited spots, so getting to the area early is best. To find the falls, visit McCormick Creek State Park. The state park was founded in 1916, making it over a hundred years old. McCormick Creek Falls is located at 250 McCormick Creek Park Rd, in Spencer. For more information, click here.
Anderson Falls
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Anderson Falls is in Anderson Falls Park State Nature Preserve. The falls are part of Clifty Creek, on the fall fork. The park is a short distance from Columbus, found in Bartholomew County, just outside of Newbern. The cascades are diminutive at a little over ten feet in height. Since the waterfall is alongside the road, it is easy to park nearby and only a short walk to view them. Anderson Falls Park State Nature Preserve is located at, 3201, 3699 N 1140 County Rd E, in Hartsville. For more information, click here.