Waterfall Hikes Near Elgin, IA

739 residents

Chicago Time Zone

1 Waterfall

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Elgin? There are 1 waterfall hiking trail within a 50-mile radius of Elgin. 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 42.9553°N, -91.6354°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Elgin

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

1 of 1 gauged

1 waterfall near Elgin has live flow data today

Black Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny · 90°F

Aft 90°F Mostly Sunny Best

Sat 87°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Sun 82°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Lab 81°F Mostly Sunny

Tue 86°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Wed 85°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Sunny

Thu 80°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Elgin

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 Elgin (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.