Waterfall Hikes Near Platte City, MO

4,781 residents

Chicago Time Zone

1 Waterfall

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Platte City? There are 1 waterfall hiking trail within a 50-mile radius of Platte 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 39.3574°N, -94.7651°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Platte City

Today's Conditions

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Water Flow

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1 waterfall near Platte City has live flow data today

Rochester Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 84°F

Thu 84°F Sunny Best

Fri 86°F Sunny

Sat 91°F Mostly Sunny

Sun 95°F Mostly Sunny

Mon 95°F Mostly Sunny

Tue 92°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Wed 92°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

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

1 Rochester Falls Barely Flowing · 35400 cfs 0th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Platte City (1 waterfall)

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Rochester Falls waterfall

Rochester Falls

30.8 miles away

Missouri

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

All 1 Waterfall Near Platte City

Rochester Falls waterfall

Rochester Falls

30.8 miles away

Missouri

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Platte City

Are there free waterfalls near Platte City?

There is 1 free waterfall near Platte City, including Rochester Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Platte City?

There is 1 dog-friendly waterfall near Platte City, including Rochester Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Platte City?

There is 1 kid-friendly waterfall near Platte City, including Rochester Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Platte City?

The shortest waterfall hike near Platte City is Rochester Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

What is the closest waterfall to Platte City?

The closest waterfall to Platte City is Rochester Falls, approximately 30.1 miles away.

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