Waterfall Hikes Near De Soto, MO

6,430 residents
Chicago Time Zone
2 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near De Soto? There are 2 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of De Soto. 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 38.1410°N, -90.5609°W

Map of Waterfalls Near De Soto

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

2 of 2 gauged

2 waterfalls near De Soto have live flow data today

Chain of Rocks Moderate Mina Sauk Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Mostly Sunny · 97°F

Tod 98°F Sunny
Wed 98°F Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Thu 98°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 97°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sat 100°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 100°F Sunny
Mon 89°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near De Soto

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Chain of Rocks Moderate · 10 cfs 50th percentile
  2. 2 Mina Sauk Falls Moderate · 40 cfs 33rd percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around De Soto (2 waterfalls)

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

Mina Sauk Falls waterfall

Mina Sauk Falls

18.8 miles away
Missouri
Moderate
3.0 miles 400 ft
Chain of Rocks waterfall

Chain of Rocks

41.2 miles away
Missouri
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 2 Waterfalls Near De Soto

Mina Sauk Falls waterfall

Mina Sauk Falls

18.8 miles away
Missouri
Moderate
3.0 miles 400 ft
Chain of Rocks waterfall

Chain of Rocks

41.2 miles away
Missouri
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near De Soto

Are there free waterfalls near De Soto?

There are 2 free waterfalls near De Soto, including Chain of Rocks.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in De Soto?

There are 2 dog-friendly waterfalls near De Soto, including Chain of Rocks.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near De Soto?

There are 2 kid-friendly waterfalls near De Soto, including Chain of Rocks.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near De Soto?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near De Soto?

The tallest waterfall near De Soto is Mina Sauk Falls at 132 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around De Soto?

Yes, 1 waterfall near De Soto has nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to De Soto?

The closest waterfall to De Soto is Mina Sauk Falls, approximately 35.9 miles away.

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