Waterfall Hikes Near Big Lake, MO

69 residents
Chicago Time Zone
1 Waterfall

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Big Lake? There are 1 waterfall hiking trail within a 50-mile radius of Big Lake. 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 40.0735°N, -95.3518°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Big Lake

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

1 of 1 gauged

1 waterfall near Big Lake has live flow data today

Rochester Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 96°F

Aft 96°F Sunny
Sat 96°F Sunny Best
Sun 94°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 93°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 99°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 94°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 89°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Big Lake

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Rochester Falls Barely Flowing ยท 32200 cfs 3rd percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Big Lake (1 waterfall)

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

Rochester Falls waterfall

Rochester Falls

30.8 miles away
Missouri
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 1 Waterfall Near Big Lake

Rochester Falls waterfall

Rochester Falls

30.8 miles away
Missouri
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Big Lake

Are there free waterfalls near Big Lake?

There is 1 free waterfall near Big Lake, including Rochester Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Big Lake?

There is 1 dog-friendly waterfall near Big Lake, including Rochester Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Big Lake?

There is 1 kid-friendly waterfall near Big Lake, including Rochester Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Big Lake?

The shortest waterfall hike near Big Lake is Rochester Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

What is the closest waterfall to Big Lake?

The closest waterfall to Big Lake is Rochester Falls, approximately 35.8 miles away.

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