Waterfall Hikes Near Carlinville, IL

5,724 residents
Chicago Time Zone
1 Waterfall

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Carlinville? There are 1 waterfall hiking trail within a 50-mile radius of Carlinville. These trails range from moderate to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 39.2775°N, -89.8762°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Carlinville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

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1 waterfall near Carlinville has live flow data today

Chain of Rocks Low

Updated 43 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 95°F

Wed 95°F Sunny Best
Thu 95°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 95°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 93°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 91°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 90°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 89°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Carlinville

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Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Chain of Rocks Low ยท 6 cfs 20th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Carlinville (1 waterfall)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Chain of Rocks waterfall

Chain of Rocks

16.3 miles away
Missouri
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 1 Waterfall Near Carlinville

Chain of Rocks waterfall

Chain of Rocks

16.3 miles away
Missouri
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Carlinville

Are there free waterfalls near Carlinville?

There is 1 free waterfall near Carlinville, including Chain of Rocks.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Carlinville?

There is 1 dog-friendly waterfall near Carlinville, including Chain of Rocks.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Carlinville?

There is 1 kid-friendly waterfall near Carlinville, including Chain of Rocks.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Carlinville?

The shortest waterfall hike near Carlinville is Chain of Rocks at 2.4 miles round trip.

What is the closest waterfall to Carlinville?

The closest waterfall to Carlinville is Chain of Rocks, approximately 38.1 miles away.

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