Waterfall Hikes Near Kansas City, MO

1,689,556 residents
Chicago Time Zone
1 Waterfall

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Kansas City? There are 1 waterfall hiking trail within a 50-mile radius of Kansas City. 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 39.1238°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 Roaring

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 85°F

Mon 99°F Sunny
Tue 92°F Partly Sunny
Wed 90°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 88°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 87°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 83°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Sun 85°F Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Kansas City

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Rochester Falls Roaring ยท 34400 cfs 97th 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

44.9 miles away
Missouri
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 1 Waterfall Near Kansas City

Rochester Falls waterfall

Rochester Falls

44.9 miles away
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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