Cataract Falls waterfall art
Stylized illustration, not a photo — the real place looks different (and that’s half the fun).
Roadside

Cataract Falls

Near Spencer, Indiana

Height86 ft
AccessRoadside
TrailRoadside / very short
Best seasonSpring

Cataract Falls is a 86-ft waterfall near Spencer, Indiana, with roadside access (roadside). the largest fall by volume in Indiana, with a covered bridge nearby. Best season: Spring.

This handoff is a name search; confirm the correct trailhead or access point before navigating. Flow varies with season and recent rain. Check conditions, water levels, and any permit or reservation rules before you go, and never climb on slick rock at the lip of a fall.

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