Waterfall Hikes in Kansas (KS)

0 National Parks
726 Major Cities
3 Waterfalls

to explore

Eastern Kansas’ river valleys and pocketed uplands—including the Flint Hills, Osage Cuestas and the southeastern sandstone lowlands—feed the state’s small waterfalls, which are typically set in wooded ravines, bluffs and river-cut gorges. Hikes to them are generally moderate, featuring creekside trails, short ridge walks and occasional steep scrambles, and are notable for waterfalls formed by limestone and sandstone ledges tucked into prairie and river landscapes rather than high mountain terrain. See waterfalls near major Kansas cities .

Popular Difficulties

Moderate: 3 trails

Trail Types

Out And Back: 3 trails

Featured Parks

National Parks in Kansas

Best Waterfall Hikes in Kansas

Our top picks based on trail quality and scenic value.

Kansas
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kansas
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kansas
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All Waterfall Hikes in Kansas

Kansas
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kansas
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kansas
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Major Cities in Kansas

Waterfall Hikes Near Wichita

509 K residents

Waterfall Hikes Near Manhattan

54.3 K residents

Waterfall Hikes Near Salina

46.7 K residents

Waterfall Hikes Near Leavenworth

37.2 K residents

Waterfall Hikes Near Derby

25.6 K residents

Waterfall Hikes Near Emporia

24.1 K residents

Waterfall Hikes Near Junction City

22.7 K residents

Waterfall Hikes Near Pittsburg

20.6 K residents

Waterfall Hikes Near Andover

15.5 K residents

Waterfall Hikes Near McPherson

14 K residents

Waterfall Hikes Near El Dorado

12.9 K residents

Waterfall Hikes Near Arkansas City

12 K residents