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

Clifty Falls

Near Madison, Indiana

Height60 ft
AccessModerate hike
Trail1.5 mi round trip
Best seasonSpring

Clifty Falls is a 60-ft waterfall near Madison, Indiana, with moderate hike access (1.5 mi round trip). a tall seasonal fall in a deep canyon above the Ohio River. 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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