Waterfall Hikes Near West Alton, MO

513 residents
Chicago Time Zone
1 Waterfall

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near West Alton? There are 1 waterfall hiking trail within a 50-mile radius of West Alton. 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 38.8665°N, -90.2085°W

Map of Waterfalls Near West Alton

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

1 of 1 gauged

1 waterfall near West Alton has live flow data today

Chain of Rocks Moderate

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 97°F

Tod 85°F Patchy Fog
Sun 94°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny
Mon 96°F Sunny
Tue 98°F Sunny
Wed 97°F Sunny Best
Thu 96°F Sunny
Fri 95°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near West Alton

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Chain of Rocks Moderate ยท 26 cfs 65th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around West Alton (1 waterfall)

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

Chain of Rocks waterfall

Chain of Rocks

16.3 miles away
Missouri
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 1 Waterfall Near West Alton

Chain of Rocks waterfall

Chain of Rocks

16.3 miles away
Missouri
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near West Alton

Are there free waterfalls near West Alton?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in West Alton?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near West Alton?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near West Alton?

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

What is the closest waterfall to West Alton?

The closest waterfall to West Alton is Chain of Rocks, approximately 6.5 miles away.

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