Waterfall Hikes Near Elgin, IA

739 residents

Chicago Time Zone

1 Waterfall

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Elgin? There are 1 waterfall hiking trail within a 50-mile radius of Elgin. These trails range from easy to easy difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 42.9553°N, -91.6354°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Elgin

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

1 of 1 gauged

1 waterfall near Elgin has live flow data today

Black Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 27 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 85°F

Wed 90°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Thu 88°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Fri 90°F Showers And Thunderstorms

Ind 84°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Sun 84°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Mon 84°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Tue 85°F Mostly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Elgin

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

1 Black Falls Barely Flowing · 237 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Elgin (1 waterfall)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.