Waterfall Hikes Near Rock Valley, IA

4,045 residents
Chicago Time Zone
2 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Rock Valley? There are 2 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Rock Valley. 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 43.2028°N, -96.2897°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Rock Valley

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

1 of 2 gauged

1 waterfall near Rock Valley has live flow data today

Sioux Falls Low

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 84°F

Aft 91°F Sunny
Sat 91°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 87°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Lab 87°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 87°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 84°F Sunny Best
Thu 81°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Rock Valley

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Sioux Falls Low ยท 125 cfs 19th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Rock Valley (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 Rock Valley (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 Rock Valley

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 Rock Valley

Are there free waterfalls near Rock Valley?

There is 1 free waterfall near Rock Valley, including Sioux Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Rock Valley?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Rock Valley?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Rock Valley?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Rock Valley?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Rock Valley?

The closest waterfall to Rock Valley is Sioux Falls, approximately 35.6 miles away.

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