Waterfall Hikes Near St. Louis, MO

2,130,881 residents

Chicago Time Zone

1 Waterfall

within 50 miles

The one listing for St. Louis is Chain of Rocks, the spot on the city's north edge where the Mississippi breaks white over a rock ledge, the closest thing to rapids the big river has left. The 1.6-mile out and back crosses the old Chain of Rocks Bridge, the Route 66 span with the odd bend in its middle, and dogs can walk it with you. Go at low water in late summer when the rocks show, and watch for herons working the shallows.

Located at 38.6359°N, -90.2451°W

Map of Waterfalls Near St. Louis

Pins are within 50 miles; hollow circles are day trips 50–100 miles out.

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

1 of 1 gauged

1 of 1 waterfall near St. Louis is flowing strongly today

Chain of Rocks Strong

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 64°F

Aft 59°F Mostly Cloudy

Thu 62°F Sunny

Fri 55°F Partly Sunny

Sat 54°F Mostly Sunny

Sun 59°F Sunny

Mon 64°F Sunny Best

Tue 65°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near St. Louis

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

1 Chain of Rocks Strong · 15 cfs 80th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near St. Louis (1 waterfall)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

Chain of Rocks

8.8 miles away

Missouri

Easy

1.6 miles Unknown

All 1 Waterfall Near St. Louis

Chain of Rocks

8.8 miles away

Missouri

Easy

1.6 miles Unknown

🧭 Day Trips From St. Louis (1 waterfall, 50–100 miles away)

Everything listed above is within 50 miles of St. Louis. Make a day of it and 1 more is within 100 miles. The closest is Mina Sauk Falls, about 73 miles away.

Distances are approximate, measured from the center of St. Louis; the drive is usually longer.

Mina Sauk Falls

73.4 miles away

Missouri

Moderate

3.0 miles 400 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near St. Louis

Are there free waterfalls near St. Louis?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near St. Louis?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near St. Louis, including Chain of Rocks.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in St. Louis?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near St. Louis?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near St. Louis?

The shortest waterfall hike near St. Louis is Chain of Rocks at 1.6 miles round trip.

What is the closest waterfall to St. Louis?

The closest waterfall to St. Louis is Chain of Rocks, approximately 8.8 miles away.

What waterfalls are within a day trip of St. Louis?

Beyond the 1 waterfall within 50 miles, 1 more is between 50 and 100 miles from St. Louis. The closest of those is Mina Sauk Falls, approximately 73.4 miles away.