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 waterfall near East Alton has live flow data today

Chain of Rocks Low

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Today

Sunny · 97°F

Tod 97°F Sunny Best
Thu 97°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 96°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 95°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 93°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 91°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 91°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

  1. 1 Chain of Rocks Low ยท 6 cfs 16th percentile

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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

16.3 miles away
Missouri
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 1 Waterfall Near East Alton

Chain of Rocks waterfall

Chain of Rocks

16.3 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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