Updated July 2026
Hoffman Falls
A 78-foot waterfall on Hoffman Branch in Clifty Falls State Park, separate from the park's better-known Big Clifty and Tunnel Falls. Trail 4 starts at the Hoffman Falls lot with a short walk to an overlook, often hiked as a Trail 3/4 loop with steep grades into the canyon.
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 Clifty Falls State Park (Indiana DNR) for closures and current conditions, and confirm land status before setting out.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hoffman Falls drops about 78 feet. That makes it the 291st-tallest documented waterfall in this inventory, taller than roughly 57% of the falls listed here. Height comes from published land-manager and survey records, not from our own measurement.
Access is documented as moderate hike. No trail distance is on record for Hoffman Falls. The nearest town is Madison. Confirm access and land status with Clifty Falls State Park (Indiana DNR) before setting out — some documented falls have no public route at all.
Spring. 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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