Updated July 2026
Donaldson Cave Falls (Spring Mill)
A spring-fed cascade at the mouth of Donaldson Cave in Spring Mill State Park, reached by the rugged 2-mile Trail 4 loop. Mill Creek's spring water historically powered a flume-fed gristmill in the park's restored pioneer village.
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 Spring Mill 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 Donaldson Cave Falls (Spring Mill) in the land-manager and survey sources this inventory draws on. We list it without a height rather than estimating one.
The Trail 4 reaches it about 2 miles (loop), rated moderate. The nearest town is Mitchell. That describes the route as documented, not conditions on the day — check with Spring Mill 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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