Series of cascading waterfalls connected by scenic overlooks, a historic covered bridge, and short walking paths that showcase the largest waterfall by volume in Indiana.
General Information
Hours may vary due to weather, maintenance, or seasonal conditions
Non-residents: $9 per vehicle
Indiana State Parks annual passes accepted
How to Get There
From Cloverdale, IN (10 mi): Take US-231 S to County Road 1000 N, head west to Cataract Road, then continue south following signs to Cataract Falls State Recreation Area.
Located just behind Sugarlands Visitor Center, This 0.7-mile forested trail takes you to the 40-foot Cataract Falls. Exiting the visitor center, take a right and go past the public restrooms and follow the side walk to the Fighting Creek Nature Trail on the left.
Walking along this trail, you will pass tree identification markers that highlight the various types of trees of the area. You will cross a creek on a footbridge bedside a large and uniquely shaped sycamore tree. After the bridge, the trail goes right to the waterfall.
If you wish to walk farther, return to the footbridge that you crossed, but continue straight past it to the nature trail, a 1-mile long loop that goes to the John Ownby cabin and returns you back to the footbridge. A walk on the loop trail will add an additional 30 minutes to your trip.
This article uses material from nps.gov "Great Smoky Mountains National Park"
