Waterfall Hikes Near St. Joseph, MO

75,033 residents

Chicago Time Zone

1 Waterfall

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near St. Joseph? There are 1 waterfall hiking trail within a 50-mile radius of St. Joseph. 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 39.7598°N, -94.8210°W

Map of Waterfalls Near St. Joseph

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

1 of 1 gauged

1 waterfall near St. Joseph has live flow data today

Rochester Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 96°F

Sat 85°F Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Sun 92°F Sunny

Mon 93°F Mostly Sunny

Tue 95°F Mostly Sunny

Wed 96°F Sunny

Thu 96°F Sunny Best

Fri 95°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near St. Joseph

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

1 Rochester Falls Moderate · 47900 cfs 39th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around St. Joseph (1 waterfall)

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Rochester Falls waterfall

Rochester Falls

29.1 miles away

Missouri

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

All 1 Waterfall Near St. Joseph

Rochester Falls waterfall

Rochester Falls

29.1 miles away

Missouri

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near St. Joseph

Are there free waterfalls near St. Joseph?

There is 1 free waterfall near St. Joseph, including Rochester Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in St. Joseph?

There is 1 dog-friendly waterfall near St. Joseph, including Rochester Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near St. Joseph?

There is 1 kid-friendly waterfall near St. Joseph, including Rochester Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near St. Joseph?

The shortest waterfall hike near St. Joseph is Rochester Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

What is the closest waterfall to St. Joseph?

The closest waterfall to St. Joseph is Rochester Falls, approximately 12.8 miles away.

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