Waterfall Hikes Near Defiance, MO

81 residents
Chicago Time Zone
1 Waterfall

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Defiance? There are 1 waterfall hiking trail within a 50-mile radius of Defiance. 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 38.6327°N, -90.7846°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Defiance

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

1 of 1 gauged

1 of 1 waterfall near Defiance is flowing strongly today

Chain of Rocks Strong

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Sunny · 98°F

Aft 98°F Sunny Best
Sat 99°F Sunny
Sun 94°F Sunny
Lab 91°F Sunny
Tue 97°F Sunny
Wed 99°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Thu 92°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Defiance

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Chain of Rocks Strong ยท 5 cfs 78th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Defiance (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 Defiance

Chain of Rocks waterfall

Chain of Rocks

33.4 miles away
Missouri
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Defiance

Are there free waterfalls near Defiance?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Defiance?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Defiance?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Defiance?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Defiance?

The closest waterfall to Defiance is Chain of Rocks, approximately 31.8 miles away.

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