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.
Its water comes from McCormick's Creek. It lies in Owen, Indiana. The site is on public land managed by McCormick's Creek State Park (Indiana DNR).
This is a short hike waterfall: reached by a short trail, generally under about a mile each way. The walk in is brief — comfortable shoes are usually all you need. The walk to the main viewpoint runs about 0.8 miles round trip. The nearest town is Spencer.
When to go: Spring (after rain or snowmelt). Water volume swings with the seasons here, strongest after snowmelt or rain and lowest in late summer, so check recent streamflow before you go.
