Waterfall Hikes Near Ainsworth, NE

1,563 residents

Chicago Time Zone

6 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

The Niobrara cuts a wooded canyon through the Sandhills east of Valentine, and Ainsworth is the handiest town of any size on the south side of it. Smith Falls, tallest in Nebraska at 70 feet, comes after an easy 0.8-mile walk. Fort Falls drops 45 feet at the wildlife refuge on a similar path. Snake River Falls takes half a mile. Berry Falls stands 10 feet beside the river. Six falls in range, dogs allowed at most of the walks.

Located at 42.5485°N, -99.8576°W

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Today's Conditions

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Water Flow

6 of 6 gauged

6 waterfalls near Ainsworth have live flow data today

Berry Falls Barely Flowing Fort Falls Barely Flowing Tyler Falls Barely Flowing Snake River Falls Barely Flowing Smith Falls Barely Flowing Rock Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Mostly Sunny · 83°F

Aft 94°F Sunny

Sat 92°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Sun 89°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Lab 90°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Tue 85°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny

Wed 83°F Mostly Sunny Best

Thu 82°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

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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.