Waterfall Hikes Near Dorchester, IL

165 residents
Chicago Time Zone
1 Waterfall

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Dorchester? There are 1 waterfall hiking trail within a 50-mile radius of Dorchester. 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 39.0859°N, -89.8877°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Dorchester

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

1 of 1 gauged

1 waterfall near Dorchester has live flow data today

Chain of Rocks Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 90°F

Wed 87°F Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 82°F Showers And Thunderstorms then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 83°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 86°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Sun 90°F Sunny Best
Mon 91°F Sunny
Tue 89°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Dorchester

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Chain of Rocks Moderate ยท 8 cfs 36th percentile

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

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

Chain of Rocks waterfall

Chain of Rocks

41.2 miles away
Missouri
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 1 Waterfall Near Dorchester

Chain of Rocks waterfall

Chain of Rocks

41.2 miles away
Missouri
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Dorchester

Are there free waterfalls near Dorchester?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Dorchester?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Dorchester?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Dorchester?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Dorchester?

The closest waterfall to Dorchester is Chain of Rocks, approximately 28.3 miles away.

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