Waterfall Hikes Near New Athens, IL

1,951 residents
Chicago Time Zone
1 Waterfall

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near New Athens? There are 1 waterfall hiking trail within a 50-mile radius of New Athens. 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 38.3188°N, -89.8743°W

Map of Waterfalls Near New Athens

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

1 of 1 gauged

1 waterfall near New Athens has live flow data today

Chain of Rocks Low

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Sunny · 95°F

Tod 95°F Sunny
Thu 96°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 95°F Sunny Best
Ind 94°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 93°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 91°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 90°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near New Athens

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

  1. 1 Chain of Rocks Low ยท 6 cfs 16th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around New Athens (1 waterfall)

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

Chain of Rocks waterfall

Chain of Rocks

16.3 miles away
Missouri
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 1 Waterfall Near New Athens

Chain of Rocks waterfall

Chain of Rocks

16.3 miles away
Missouri
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near New Athens

Are there free waterfalls near New Athens?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in New Athens?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near New Athens?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near New Athens?

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

What is the closest waterfall to New Athens?

The closest waterfall to New Athens is Chain of Rocks, approximately 34.4 miles away.

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