Waterfall Hikes Near Columbus, KS

2,922 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 37.1716°N, -94.8440°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

Shoal Creek Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 90°F

Fri 95°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 91°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun 89°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 89°F Sunny
Tue 90°F Sunny Best
Wed 91°F Sunny
Thu 92°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Columbus

Updated about 4 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Shoal Creek Falls Barely Flowing ยท 530 cfs 4th percentile

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

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

Shoal Creek Falls waterfall

Shoal Creek Falls

Missouri
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 1 Waterfall Near Columbus

Shoal Creek Falls waterfall

Shoal Creek Falls

Missouri
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Columbus

Are there free waterfalls near Columbus?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Columbus?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Columbus?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Columbus?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Columbus?

The closest waterfall to Columbus is Shoal Creek Falls, approximately 19.6 miles away.

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