Waterfall Hikes Near Jacksonville, IL

17,639 residents
Chicago Time Zone
1 Waterfall

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Jacksonville? There are 1 waterfall hiking trail within a 50-mile radius of Jacksonville. 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 39.7292°N, -90.2317°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Jacksonville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

1 of 1 gauged

1 waterfall near Jacksonville has live flow data today

Chain of Rocks Moderate

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 80°F

Aft 83°F Partly Sunny
Wed 80°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 82°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 84°F Sunny
Sat 83°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 80°F Mostly Sunny Best
Mon 82°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Jacksonville

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Chain of Rocks Moderate ยท 10 cfs 53rd percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Jacksonville (1 waterfall)

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

Chain of Rocks waterfall

Chain of Rocks

18.9 miles away
Missouri
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 1 Waterfall Near Jacksonville

Chain of Rocks waterfall

Chain of Rocks

18.9 miles away
Missouri
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Jacksonville

Are there free waterfalls near Jacksonville?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Jacksonville?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Jacksonville?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Jacksonville?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Jacksonville?

The closest waterfall to Jacksonville is Chain of Rocks, approximately 49.6 miles away.

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