Waterfall Hikes Near Elsah, IL

629 residents
Chicago Time Zone
1 Waterfall

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Elsah? There are 1 waterfall hiking trail within a 50-mile radius of Elsah. 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 38.9541°N, -90.3553°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Elsah

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

1 of 1 gauged

1 of 1 waterfall near Elsah is flowing strongly today

Chain of Rocks Strong

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Sunny · 100°F

Aft 100°F Sunny Best
Sat 101°F Sunny
Sun 94°F Mostly Sunny
Lab 92°F Sunny
Tue 98°F Sunny
Wed 101°F Sunny
Thu 93°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Elsah

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Chain of Rocks Strong ยท 5 cfs 79th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Elsah (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 Elsah

Chain of Rocks waterfall

Chain of Rocks

33.4 miles away
Missouri
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Elsah

Are there free waterfalls near Elsah?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Elsah?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Elsah?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Elsah?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Elsah?

The closest waterfall to Elsah is Chain of Rocks, approximately 17 miles away.

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