Waterfall Hikes Near Swansea, IL

14,888 residents
Chicago Time Zone
1 Waterfall

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Swansea? There are 1 waterfall hiking trail within a 50-mile radius of Swansea. 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 38.5507°N, -89.9858°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Swansea

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

1 of 1 gauged

1 of 1 waterfall near Swansea is flowing strongly today

Chain of Rocks Strong

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 89°F

Sun 97°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 98°F Sunny
Tue 93°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 89°F Sunny
Thu 89°F Sunny Best
Fri 87°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 86°F Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Swansea

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Chain of Rocks Strong ยท 19 cfs 77th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Swansea (1 waterfall)

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

Chain of Rocks waterfall

Chain of Rocks

19.6 miles away
Missouri
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 1 Waterfall Near Swansea

Chain of Rocks waterfall

Chain of Rocks

19.6 miles away
Missouri
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Swansea

Are there free waterfalls near Swansea?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Swansea?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Swansea?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Swansea?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Swansea?

The closest waterfall to Swansea is Chain of Rocks, approximately 18.4 miles away.

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