Waterfall Hikes Near Joplin, MO

90,384 residents
Chicago Time Zone
1 Waterfall

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Joplin? There are 1 waterfall hiking trail within a 50-mile radius of Joplin. 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 37.0757°N, -94.5018°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Joplin

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

1 of 1 gauged

1 waterfall near Joplin has live flow data today

Shoal Creek Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 101°F

Aft 103°F Sunny
Sat 102°F Sunny
Sun 103°F Sunny
Mon 96°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 101°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 103°F Sunny
Thu 96°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Joplin

Updated about 4 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Shoal Creek Falls Barely Flowing ยท 193 cfs 1st percentile

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

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

Shoal Creek Falls waterfall

Shoal Creek Falls

6.4 miles away
Missouri
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 1 Waterfall Near Joplin

Shoal Creek Falls waterfall

Shoal Creek Falls

6.4 miles away
Missouri
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Joplin

Are there free waterfalls near Joplin?

There is 1 free waterfall near Joplin, including Shoal Creek Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Joplin?

There is 1 dog-friendly waterfall near Joplin, including Shoal Creek Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Joplin?

There is 1 kid-friendly waterfall near Joplin, including Shoal Creek Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Joplin?

The shortest waterfall hike near Joplin is Shoal Creek Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

What is the closest waterfall to Joplin?

The closest waterfall to Joplin is Shoal Creek Falls, approximately 3.8 miles away.

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