The Top 8 Waterfalls in Missouri

Sequiota Park is beautiful, spanning 28 acres and offering a variety of activities for visitors to enjoy. There are several picnic areas and plenty of open space. Its unique feature … read more

The trail follows scenic Pickle Creek which is a shut-in stream that flows through sandstone bluffs that the stream carved out over its course.
Pickle Creek is a clear sandy-bottom creek with boulders, and has persistant flow year-round.

A natural cascading waterfall that flows over molten rock that erupted to the surface 1.5 billion years ago. The falls expeience a heavy flow after it rains. The site is very popular and has bathrooms, picnic tables, and fire grills.

The waterfall of Old Kate Trail is the main attraction of the Parkville Nature Sanctuary. A bench overlooks the falls, which are best visited after heavy rains.

For a detailed map and more information, see the sanctuary website: parkvillemo.gov/nature-sanctuary

One of the main year round sources of water in the Wilderness. Along its path Long Creek has a number of small waterfalls and cascades as it bisects through the center of the of the area from east to west.

Located in Taum Sauk Mountain State Park, these falls at 132 feet are the tallest waterfall in Missouri. The view over the top of the waterfall offers an impressive view of the St Francois Mountains.

The Big Piney Trail is the main trail that loops through the middle of the Paddy Creek Willderness. It is rugged and travels through a forest of hardwoods and pines with rocky outcroppings and waterfalls.

Main waterfall on the end of Roark Creek trail that is several feet high. The top can be accessed via the trail.