Waterfall Hikes Near Southwest City, MO

988 residents
Chicago Time Zone
2 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Southwest City? There are 2 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Southwest City. 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 36.5205°N, -94.6103°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Southwest City

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

2 of 2 gauged

2 waterfalls near Southwest City have live flow data today

McSpadden Falls Barely Flowing Shoal Creek Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 102°F

Aft 102°F Sunny
Sat 102°F Sunny Best
Sun 104°F Sunny
Lab 103°F Sunny
Tue 103°F Sunny
Wed 102°F Sunny
Thu 100°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Southwest City

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 McSpadden Falls Low · 223 cfs 15th percentile
  2. 2 Shoal Creek Falls Barely Flowing · 108 cfs 3rd percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Southwest City (1 waterfall)

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

Shoal Creek Falls waterfall

Shoal Creek Falls

27.6 miles away
Missouri
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 2 Waterfalls Near Southwest City

Shoal Creek Falls waterfall

Shoal Creek Falls

27.6 miles away
Missouri
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

McSpadden Falls

24.5 miles away
Oklahoma
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Southwest City

Are there free waterfalls near Southwest City?

There are 2 free waterfalls near Southwest City, including McSpadden Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Southwest City?

There is 1 dog-friendly waterfall near Southwest City, including Shoal Creek Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Southwest City?

There are 2 kid-friendly waterfalls near Southwest City, including McSpadden Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Southwest City?

The shortest waterfall hike near Southwest City is McSpadden Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Southwest City?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Southwest City has nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Southwest City?

The closest waterfall to Southwest City is Shoal Creek Falls, approximately 27.9 miles away.

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