Waterfall Hikes Near Carterville, MO

1,951 residents
Chicago Time Zone
1 Waterfall

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Carterville? There are 1 waterfall hiking trail within a 50-mile radius of Carterville. 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 37.1466°N, -94.4388°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Carterville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

1 of 1 gauged

1 of 1 waterfall near Carterville is flowing strongly today

Shoal Creek Falls Strong

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Sunny · 93°F

Tod 89°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 90°F Sunny
Mon 91°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 93°F Sunny
Wed 93°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 94°F Sunny
Fri 93°F Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Carterville

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Shoal Creek Falls Strong ยท 1220 cfs 82nd percentile

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

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

Shoal Creek Falls waterfall

Shoal Creek Falls

15.3 miles away
Missouri
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 1 Waterfall Near Carterville

Shoal Creek Falls waterfall

Shoal Creek Falls

15.3 miles away
Missouri
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Carterville

Are there free waterfalls near Carterville?

There is 1 free waterfall near Carterville, including Shoal Creek Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Carterville?

There is 1 dog-friendly waterfall near Carterville, including Shoal Creek Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Carterville?

There is 1 kid-friendly waterfall near Carterville, including Shoal Creek Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Carterville?

The shortest waterfall hike near Carterville is Shoal Creek Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

What is the closest waterfall to Carterville?

The closest waterfall to Carterville is Shoal Creek Falls, approximately 10 miles away.

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