Waterfall Hikes Near Chester, SD

237 residents
Chicago Time Zone
2 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Chester? There are 2 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Chester. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 43.8996°N, -96.9277°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Chester

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

1 of 2 gauged

1 waterfall near Chester has live flow data today

Sioux Falls Low

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Mostly Sunny · 80°F

Aft 97°F Sunny
Sat 91°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun 87°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 87°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 86°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Wed 82°F Sunny
Thu 80°F Mostly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Chester

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Sioux Falls Low ยท 122 cfs 12th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Chester (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.

Winnewissa Falls waterfall

Winnewissa Falls

48.2 miles away
Minnesota
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Chester (2 waterfalls)

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

Sioux Falls waterfall

Sioux Falls

42.8 miles away
South Dakota
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 2 Waterfalls Near Chester

Sioux Falls waterfall

Sioux Falls

42.8 miles away
South Dakota
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Winnewissa Falls waterfall

Winnewissa Falls

48.2 miles away
Minnesota
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Chester

Are there free waterfalls near Chester?

There is 1 free waterfall near Chester, including Sioux Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Chester?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near Chester, including Winnewissa Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Chester?

There are 2 dog-friendly waterfalls near Chester, including Sioux Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Chester?

There are 2 kid-friendly waterfalls near Chester, including Sioux Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Chester?

The shortest waterfall hike near Chester is Sioux Falls at 0.6 miles round trip.

What is the closest waterfall to Chester?

The closest waterfall to Chester is Sioux Falls, approximately 25.5 miles away.

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