Visit Double Falls, Indiana's Beautiful Secret Waterfall
By Tori Jane|Published May 04, 2023
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Tori Jane is a storm chaser, writer, photographer, and the village idiot - in that order. When she's not out and about dancing with the meanest storms on planet Earth for funsies she can be found wandering, shooting landscapes, writing, editing photos, and otherwise up to no good. Legend has it that she can also be occasionally spotted typing up short bios in the third person, but those rumors are unsubstantiated.
Nestled in Taswell, Indiana is a little slice of paradise that, for some reason, often seems to be overlooked in favor of other nearby attractions. All this means, however, is that despite the relative popularity of the place among locals you’ll still be able to get some quiet time, should you time your hike right. Plus, this trail leads to a beautiful secret waterfall in Indiana that may or may not be flowing – again, it’s all about that timing. Come hike the thrilling Yellow Birch Ravine Double Falls Trail, and enjoy Double Falls for yourself. It isn’t every day you encounter waterfalls in Indiana, so savor the experience: it’s a delight.
Welcome to the Hoosier National Forest, a stunning woodland filled with natural wonders seemingly everywhere you turn.
It's vast, coming in at more than 200,000 amazing acres, but right now we're going to take a closer look at a 441-acre portion of it known as Yellow Birch Ravine.
The landscape here is nothing like one might expect from somewhere in Indiana, of all places.
It's lush, emerald green, and covered floor to treetops with moss, marshy areas, stunning woods, and, of course, numerous little waterfalls along the way.
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The Yellow Birch Ravine Double Falls Trail leads to exactly where it says: Double Falls, a delightful little waterfall in Indiana that draws in its own cult following every year.
Depending on when you arrive, the falls could be a trickle or a roar. If you come during snowmelt in early spring or during the rainy season, you're sure to find a falls that's a little more extravagant.
If you're okay with getting your feet wet and doing a little climbing around, you can even find your way to the backside of the arch. Be sure to wear good shoes and stay hydrated - even Indiana days can get hot!
Of course, you might find yourself entranced by some of the other, much smaller falls in the region...
...but no matter what, you're sure to fall in love with this short-and-sweet, stunning hiking trail in Indiana that's sure to amaze even seasoned hikers.
For more information about this little piece of Heaven hidden away within the Hoosier National Forest, check out the official Visit Indiana website for all the details. What are your favorite places to go hiking in Indiana? Are you aware of any secret waterfalls? Let us know!
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