Updated July 2026
Cedar Falls (McCormick's Creek)
The McCormick's Creek Canyon waterfall (roughly 8 to 9 feet) is the centerpiece of Indiana's oldest state park, dedicated in 1916. Trail 3 reaches it via a gravel path with stairs and railings before a rugged walk along the limestone creek bed.
Before you go
Waterfalls are hazardous by nature — wet rock, cold water, and unstable edges — and flow varies enormously with season and recent rain. Trail figures here describe the route as documented, not conditions today. Check McCormick's Creek State Park (Indiana DNR) for closures and current conditions, and confirm land status before setting out.
Frequently Asked Questions
No measured height is on record for Cedar Falls (McCormick's Creek) in the land-manager and survey sources this inventory draws on. We list it without a height rather than estimating one.
The Trail 3 (Canyon Inn to the Waterfall) reaches it about 0.8 miles (loop), rated moderate. The nearest town is Spencer. That describes the route as documented, not conditions on the day — check with McCormick's Creek State Park (Indiana DNR) for closures and current conditions.
Spring (after rain or snowmelt). Waterfall flow swings enormously with snowmelt and recent rain, so a fall that roars in spring can be a trickle by late summer.
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