Tunnel Falls (Clifty Falls)

Tunnel Falls is an 80-foot waterfall on Deans Branch in Jefferson County.  The waterfall is located in Clifty Falls State Park.

Hike Length: < 0.1 miles
Estimated Time: < 1 hour
Difficulty: Moderate
Location: Clifty Falls State Park

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: 38.76074,-85.42747
Waterfall GPS: 38.76118,-85.42830

Directions:

From Madison, head north on IL-7 for 1.5 miles and turn left on IN-62. Go 1.2 miles and turn left to enter the park.  After the entrance shack, turn left on the park road and go 1.7 miles to a pull off on right.

Map:

Hike Description:

From the parking area, Trail 5 leads down stairs into the canyon to an overlook of the falls.

The view from the overlook is obscured, but if you continue on the trail a short ways, there is a more open view.

Blog Entries:

03-Sep-2020: Clifty Falls

External Links:

Indiana State Parks website: https://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/2985.htm