Waterfall Hikes Near Alta Vista, IA

181 residents

Chicago Time Zone

1 Waterfall

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Alta Vista? There are 1 waterfall hiking trail within a 50-mile radius of Alta Vista. These trails range from easy to easy difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 43.1967°N, -92.4170°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Alta Vista

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

1 of 1 gauged

1 waterfall near Alta Vista has live flow data today

Black Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Sunny · 87°F

Aft 87°F Sunny Best

Sat 85°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Sun 79°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Lab 79°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Tue 84°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Wed 82°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny

Thu 77°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Alta Vista

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

1 Black Falls Barely Flowing · 179 cfs 3rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Alta Vista (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.