Waterfall Hikes Near Kansas City, MO

1,689,556 residents
Chicago Time Zone
1 Waterfall

within 50 miles

Rochester Falls carries the entire Kansas City page by itself, and the walk to it covers a tenth of a mile of easy ground with dogs allowed. Fold it into a longer country drive out of the metro. This part of Missouri rolls too gently to make much falling water, which explains the count of one, and the small drops that do exist run best when spring storms have the creeks up. Time the trip for April or May.

Located at 39.1238°N, -94.5541°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Kansas City

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

1 of 1 gauged

1 of 1 waterfall near Kansas City is flowing strongly today

Rochester Falls Strong

Updated 2 days ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Mostly Sunny · 84°F

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Tue 78°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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

  1. 1 Rochester Falls Roaring ยท 33800 cfs 100th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Kansas City (1 waterfall)

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

Rochester Falls waterfall

Rochester Falls

Missouri
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 1 Waterfall Near Kansas City

Rochester Falls waterfall

Rochester Falls

Missouri
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Kansas City

Are there free waterfalls near Kansas City?

There is 1 free waterfall near Kansas City, including Rochester Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Kansas City?

There is 1 dog-friendly waterfall near Kansas City, including Rochester Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Kansas City?

There is 1 kid-friendly waterfall near Kansas City, including Rochester Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Kansas City?

The shortest waterfall hike near Kansas City is Rochester Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

What is the closest waterfall to Kansas City?

The closest waterfall to Kansas City is Rochester Falls, approximately 44.3 miles away.

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