Waterfall Hikes Near Carlinville, IL

5,724 residents
Chicago Time Zone
1 Waterfall

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Carlinville? There are 1 waterfall hiking trail within a 50-mile radius of Carlinville. 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 39.2775°N, -89.8762°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Carlinville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

1 of 1 gauged

1 waterfall near Carlinville has live flow data today

Chain of Rocks Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Sunny · 89°F

Aft 98°F Sunny
Sat 99°F Sunny
Sun 90°F Sunny
Lab 89°F Sunny Best
Tue 95°F Sunny
Wed 98°F Sunny
Thu 92°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Carlinville

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Chain of Rocks Moderate ยท 5 cfs 61st percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Carlinville (1 waterfall)

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

Chain of Rocks waterfall

Chain of Rocks

33.4 miles away
Missouri
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 1 Waterfall Near Carlinville

Chain of Rocks waterfall

Chain of Rocks

33.4 miles away
Missouri
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Carlinville

Are there free waterfalls near Carlinville?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Carlinville?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Carlinville?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Carlinville?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Carlinville?

The closest waterfall to Carlinville is Chain of Rocks, approximately 38.1 miles away.

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