Clifty Falls

Clifty Falls State Park, Trail 7 from Clifty shelter toward Lookout Point and the Clifty Falls overlook

IDNR gives Trail 7 as 1.25 miles, starting at Clifty shelter, passing Little Clifty Falls to Lookout Point and returning to the picnic area. The park map marks a Clifty Falls overlook reached by a paved portion of Trail 7, but no source gives the walking distance to it.

Paved near the overlook; elsewhere moderately rugged with rocky footing. Do not enter areas above or below the falls.

Where to start

North gate area (mapping address 2221 Clifty Drive, Madison). The park map labels Trail 8 trailhead, north parking and picnic area near the north gate. The exact lot nearest the overlook was not confirmed.

Timing & water

Falls are best in winter and spring and can slow in dry weather. Park closes 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. Brough's Tunnel is closed indefinitely after a rockslide; Trail 5 remains open.

Before you go

Indiana state park entrance fees may apply; the amount was not confirmed in the reviewed Clifty Falls sources.