Waterfall Hikes Near Houston Lake, MO

356 residents
Chicago Time Zone
1 Waterfall

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Houston Lake? There are 1 waterfall hiking trail within a 50-mile radius of Houston Lake. 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 39.1924°N, -94.6219°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Houston Lake

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

1 of 1 gauged

1 waterfall near Houston Lake has live flow data today

Rochester Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Mostly Sunny · 94°F

Wed 94°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 94°F Mostly Sunny Best
Fri 95°F Mostly Sunny
Ind 95°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Sun 91°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 90°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Tue 92°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Houston Lake

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Rochester Falls Barely Flowing ยท 42100 cfs 0th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Houston Lake (1 waterfall)

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

Rochester Falls waterfall

Rochester Falls

29.1 miles away
Missouri
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 1 Waterfall Near Houston Lake

Rochester Falls waterfall

Rochester Falls

29.1 miles away
Missouri
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Houston Lake

Are there free waterfalls near Houston Lake?

There is 1 free waterfall near Houston Lake, including Rochester Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Houston Lake?

There is 1 dog-friendly waterfall near Houston Lake, including Rochester Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Houston Lake?

There is 1 kid-friendly waterfall near Houston Lake, including Rochester Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Houston Lake?

The shortest waterfall hike near Houston Lake is Rochester Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

What is the closest waterfall to Houston Lake?

The closest waterfall to Houston Lake is Rochester Falls, approximately 38.1 miles away.

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