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Charley Creek Falls
4.6 ★★★★★ 85 Google reviews · Running trail in Wabash, Indiana · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Charley Creek Falls' own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Relaxed, accessible park featuring a waterfall and picnic tables, plus seating.
What runners say about Charley Creek Falls
“Absolutely beautiful waterfalls tucked away quietly in a residential neighborhood in the middle of Wabash.”
So beautiful and easy to get to. Directions to the parking lot were a little confusing but once you park, you can see the waterfall right from the parking lot. So amazing and such an easy one to get up to.
We love these falls, and it's an easy walk to them so almost anyone can enjoy it. The kids love climbing down and splashing around- it is pretty magical to touch a waterfall! It's a great place that's not far from home, and we love that!
I took my 3yr old niece here recently and we absolutely loved it. I look forward to bringing other nieces and a nephew here. She loved walking around in the water and bending down splashing about. I got great pics of her sitting off to the slower side of the waterfall. Magical to the little ones!
Nice little hidden gem! Beautiful for a walk, a picnic, or just a quick peace of mind. First time going and ive lived around the area my whole life and just realized it was there. Highly recommend and my kids loved it.
Trail conditions & character
“Absolutely beautiful waterfalls tucked away quietly in a residential neighborhood in the middle of Wabash.”
“Directions to the parking lot were a little confusing but once you park, you can see the waterfall right from the parking lot.”
“There are picnic tables & swinging seats near by it and it is easily accessible.”
Plan your run at Charley Creek Falls
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10 pm |
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