Waterfall Hikes Near Madison, IL

2,677 residents
Chicago Time Zone
1 Waterfall

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Madison? There are 1 waterfall hiking trail within a 50-mile radius of Madison. 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 38.7024°N, -90.1501°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Madison

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

1 of 1 gauged

1 waterfall near Madison has live flow data today

Chain of Rocks Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 94°F

Wed 91°F Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 86°F Showers And Thunderstorms then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 88°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sat 91°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Sun 94°F Sunny Best
Mon 96°F Sunny
Tue 94°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Madison

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Chain of Rocks Moderate ยท 8 cfs 36th percentile

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

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

Chain of Rocks waterfall

Chain of Rocks

41.2 miles away
Missouri
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 1 Waterfall Near Madison

Chain of Rocks waterfall

Chain of Rocks

41.2 miles away
Missouri
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Madison

Are there free waterfalls near Madison?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Madison?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Madison?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Madison?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Madison?

The closest waterfall to Madison is Chain of Rocks, approximately 4 miles away.

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