Waterfall Hikes Near Columbus, IL

106 residents
Chicago Time Zone
1 Waterfall

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Columbus? There are 1 waterfall hiking trail within a 50-mile radius of Columbus. 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 39.9883°N, -91.1456°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Columbus

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

1 of 1 gauged

1 waterfall near Columbus has live flow data today

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny · 81°F

Tod 93°F Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny
Wed 92°F Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 88°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Fri 85°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 92°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 88°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 81°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Columbus

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Homan Falls Low ยท 7 cfs 10th percentile

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All 1 Waterfall Near Columbus

7.4 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Columbus

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Columbus?

The shortest waterfall hike near Columbus is Homan Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

What is the closest waterfall to Columbus?

The closest waterfall to Columbus is Homan Falls, approximately 11.5 miles away.

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