Waterfall Hikes Near East Gillespie, IL

289 residents
Chicago Time Zone
1 Waterfall

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near East Gillespie? There are 1 waterfall hiking trail within a 50-mile radius of East Gillespie. 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 39.1378°N, -89.8127°W

Map of Waterfalls Near East Gillespie

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

1 of 1 gauged

1 waterfall near East Gillespie has live flow data today

Chain of Rocks Moderate

Updated 43 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 89°F

Wed 87°F Sunny then Isolated 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 89°F Sunny Best
Mon 91°F Sunny
Tue 89°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near East Gillespie

Updated 43 minutes 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 East Gillespie (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 East Gillespie

Chain of Rocks waterfall

Chain of Rocks

41.2 miles away
Missouri
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near East Gillespie

Are there free waterfalls near East Gillespie?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in East Gillespie?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near East Gillespie?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near East Gillespie?

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

What is the closest waterfall to East Gillespie?

The closest waterfall to East Gillespie is Chain of Rocks, approximately 34 miles away.

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