Hemlock Cliffs Waterfall (Hoosier)

Hemlock Cliffs Waterfall is a seasonal waterfall on a tributary of Otter Creek in Crawford County.  The waterfall is located in Hemlock Cliffs Special Place in Hoosier National Forest.

Hike Length: 1.1 miles
Estimated Time: 1 to 2 hours
Difficulty: Moderate
Location: Hemlock Cliffs Special Place (Tell City Ranger District of Hoosier National Forest)

Trail Users: Hiking only
Dogs: Must be on a leash
Features: Waterfalls (1)
Crowds: Moderate
Warnings: The rocks around the waterfall are very slippery.  
Trailhead GPS: 38.27739,-86.53903
Waterfall GPS: 38.27448,-86.53882

Directions:

From English, head south on IN-237 for about 6 miles and turn right on North Union Chapel Road.  Go 2.6 miles and turn right on Hatfield Road.  In 1.6 miles, go straight onto the National Forest Road and follow to the parking at the end.

Map:

Hike Description:

From the parking area, the trail leaves from the east end and descends down into the canyon at the base of the waterfall.  It's seasonal so best to visit after heavy rain.

The trail makes a 1-mile loop back to the parking area and is a very beautiful hike.

Blog Entries:

02-Sep-2020: Garden of the Gods

External Links:

US Forest Service website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/hoosier/recreation/recarea/?recid=41570