Outdoors NearbyCharley Creek Falls
Charley Creek Falls is a waterfall in Indiana, about 1 mile from Wabash. It is mapped as about 13 feet (4 m) high and seasonal, may run dry.
| Location | Near Wabash, Indiana Directions |
|---|---|
| Height | about 13 ft (4 m) |
| Flow | seasonal or intermittent |
Mapped by OpenStreetMap volunteers. Trails can close after storms or in winter; check with the park or forest office.
Best time to visit: Charley Creek Falls
Charley Creek Falls is about 43 miles southwest of Fort Wayne, IN, measured in a straight line.
Flow depends on rain and snowmelt upstream. Around Wabash the most rainy days fall from April to June (about 9 per month). February is the driest month with about 5 rainy days, so smaller falls can thin out then. From December to March average lows are 18 to 29 °F. Microspikes and a headlamp belong in the pack on cold-season hikes.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 °F | 18 °F | 6 |
| Feb | 38 °F | 20 °F | 5 |
| Mar | 49 °F | 29 °F | 6 |
| Apr | 62 °F | 40 °F | 7 |
| May | 73 °F | 51 °F | 9 |
| Jun | 82 °F | 61 °F | 9 |
| Jul | 85 °F | 64 °F | 7 |
| Aug | 83 °F | 62 °F | 7 |
| Sep | 78 °F | 54 °F | 5 |
| Oct | 66 °F | 43 °F | 6 |
| Nov | 51 °F | 33 °F | 6 |
| Dec | 38 °F | 24 °F | 6 |
More to do nearby
- John Drook Memorial Bike and Skate Park Skatepark (skatepark, 1 mi)
- Dawg Park (dog park, 1 mi)
For the trail to the falls
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Charley Creek Falls?
In Indiana, about 1 miles from Wabash, at 40.8028, -85.8319. From Wabash, follow the directions link and look for the nearest trailhead.
How tall is Charley Creek Falls?
About 13 feet (4 meters), according to OpenStreetMap.
Does Charley Creek Falls flow all year?
It is marked as seasonal or intermittent, so it can be dry in late summer or fall. Spring and the days after heavy rain are the best times to see it.
What is the best season for Charley Creek Falls?
Flow depends on rain and snowmelt upstream. Around Wabash the most rainy days fall from April to June (about 9 per month). February is the driest month with about 5 rainy days, so smaller falls can thin out then.
How far is Charley Creek Falls from Fort Wayne, IN?
Charley Creek Falls is about 43 miles southwest of Fort Wayne, IN, measured in a straight line.