Waterfall Hikes Near Lester, IA

303 residents
Chicago Time Zone
2 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Lester? There are 2 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Lester. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 43.4403°N, -96.3314°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Lester

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

1 of 2 gauged

1 waterfall near Lester has live flow data today

Sioux Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 89°F

Fri 88°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Sat 89°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 92°F Sunny
Mon 93°F Sunny
Tue 95°F Sunny
Wed 95°F Sunny
Thu 95°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Lester

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Sioux Falls Moderate ยท 505 cfs 35th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Lester (1 waterfall)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

Winnewissa Falls waterfall

Winnewissa Falls

28.5 miles away
Minnesota
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Lester (2 waterfalls)

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

Sioux Falls waterfall

Sioux Falls

26.2 miles away
South Dakota
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 2 Waterfalls Near Lester

Sioux Falls waterfall

Sioux Falls

26.2 miles away
South Dakota
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Winnewissa Falls waterfall

Winnewissa Falls

28.5 miles away
Minnesota
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Lester

Are there free waterfalls near Lester?

There is 1 free waterfall near Lester, including Sioux Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Lester?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near Lester, including Winnewissa Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Lester?

There are 2 dog-friendly waterfalls near Lester, including Sioux Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Lester?

There are 2 kid-friendly waterfalls near Lester, including Sioux Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Lester?

The shortest waterfall hike near Lester is Sioux Falls at 0.6 miles round trip.

What is the closest waterfall to Lester?

The closest waterfall to Lester is Sioux Falls, approximately 22.2 miles away.

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