Waterfall Hikes Near East Alton, IL

5,782 residents
Chicago Time Zone
1 Waterfall

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near East Alton? There are 1 waterfall hiking trail within a 50-mile radius of East Alton. 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 38.8840°N, -90.1074°W

Map of Waterfalls Near East Alton

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

1 of 1 gauged

1 of 1 waterfall near East Alton is flowing strongly today

Chain of Rocks Strong

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Partly Sunny · 73°F

Sun 89°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 88°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Tue 86°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 71°F Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Thu 73°F Partly Sunny Best
Fri 77°F Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 82°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around East Alton (1 waterfall)

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

Chain of Rocks waterfall

Chain of Rocks

30.8 miles away
Missouri
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 1 Waterfall Near East Alton

Chain of Rocks waterfall

Chain of Rocks

30.8 miles away
Missouri
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near East Alton

Are there free waterfalls near East Alton?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in East Alton?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near East Alton?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near East Alton?

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

What is the closest waterfall to East Alton?

The closest waterfall to East Alton is Chain of Rocks, approximately 9.1 miles away.

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