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Waterfall Hikes & Hidden Gorges

Discover cascading waterfalls and hidden gorges while hiking through lush forest landscapes near Louisville's scenic state parks.

Day 1 — Clifty Falls State Park
Day 1 — Clifty Falls State Park

Day 1 — Clifty Falls State Park

🚗 2 hr 38 min driving📍 4 stops
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Morning
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Drive
Louisville, KY → Clifty Falls State Park
1 hr 13 min
Clifty Falls State Park
Clifty Falls State Park
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Witness cascading waterfalls and lush canyon scenery just an hour from Louisville while hiking through one of Indiana's most dramatic natural landscapes.
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Lunch
Hinkle's Hamburgers — Madison, IN
Hinkle's Hamburgers — Madison, IN
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A Madison institution since 1900 — thin-pressed burgers and house-made sides in a no-frills setting that's been feeding hikers and river-town visitors for generations. As local as it gets in southern Indiana.
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Afternoon
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Drive
Clifty Falls State Park → Heritage Trail
6 min
Heritage Trail
Heritage Trail
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Hike scenic forest paths past historic stone structures and creek crossings, breathing in cool woodland air while discovering remnants of Louisville's industrial past etched into the landscape.
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Evening
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Drive
Heritage Trail → Harry's Stone Grill
4 min
🍽️ Dinner~1 hr
Harry's Stone Grill
Harry's Stone Grill
Experience authentic wood-fired cuisine at this destination restaurant where every dish is cooked on a centuries-old stone grill, creating unforgettable flavors you can't find at home.
★ Reviews →American Restaurant📍 Maps →
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Drive
Harry's Stone Grill → Louisville, KY
1 hr 15 min
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