Waterfall Hikes Near Fayetteville, IL

398 residents
Chicago Time Zone
1 Waterfall

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Fayetteville? There are 1 waterfall hiking trail within a 50-mile radius of Fayetteville. 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 38.3778°N, -89.7966°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Fayetteville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

1 of 1 gauged

1 of 1 waterfall near Fayetteville 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 87°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 72°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Thu 73°F Partly Sunny Best
Fri 77°F Chance Rain Showers
Sat 82°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Fayetteville (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 Fayetteville

Chain of Rocks waterfall

Chain of Rocks

30.8 miles away
Missouri
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Fayetteville

Are there free waterfalls near Fayetteville?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Fayetteville?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Fayetteville?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Fayetteville?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Fayetteville?

The closest waterfall to Fayetteville is Chain of Rocks, approximately 34.8 miles away.

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