Waterfall Hikes Near Palmyra, IL

536 residents
Chicago Time Zone
1 Waterfall

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Palmyra? There are 1 waterfall hiking trail within a 50-mile radius of Palmyra. 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 39.4345°N, -89.9959°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Palmyra

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

1 of 1 gauged

1 waterfall near Palmyra has live flow data today

Chain of Rocks Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 90°F

Wed 87°F Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 82°F Showers And Thunderstorms then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 84°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 86°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Sun 89°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Mon 90°F Sunny Best
Tue 88°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Palmyra

Updated about 1 hour 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 Palmyra (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 Palmyra

Chain of Rocks waterfall

Chain of Rocks

41.2 miles away
Missouri
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Palmyra

Are there free waterfalls near Palmyra?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Palmyra?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Palmyra?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Palmyra?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Palmyra?

The closest waterfall to Palmyra is Chain of Rocks, approximately 40.7 miles away.

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