Do you ever find yourself searching for hiking trails in Iowa with waterfalls near me? There are plenty of waterfalls in Iowa if you just know where to look. You're for a real treat today, as we have collected some of the most beautiful cascades in all of the Hawkeye State for you. Each of these are relatively easy to access, so you won't even have to exert the effort of going on a lengthy hike!

1. Malanaphy Springs Falls - Decorah

This waterfall hike in Iowa requires just a short, one-mile trail to reach. It's a quiet and flat trail that's the perfect place to bring children on a hot summer's day. The shady trail leads you right to the base of the off-the-beaten path falls. You can even take a dip in the water to cool off before heading back home. This is a trail that's fun for the whole family.

2. Dunning's Spring Park - Decorah

Dunning's Spring Park is home to one of the most popular waterfalls in Iowa. It's really no wonder, as it's the definition of easily accessible. You can practically see this gem from the parking lot! Take just a short walk over the bridge and you can get as close to this 200-foot cascade as you'd like. This is agreat hike in a great park.

3. Union Grove State Park - Gladbrook

Union Grove State Park is home to a pretty spillway that's a photographer's dream. You won't have to hike too far to get here, making it great for kids. It's a perfect spot for a family picnic.

4. Lake Macbride Falls - Solon

Lake MacBride State Park is one of the best parks in Iowa. It's home to a spillway that you would never guess wasn't a natural oasis. For a real treat, wait to catch a sunset here. The park is named for famed Iowa conservationist Thomas Huston MacBride.

5. Bridal Veil Falls - McGregor

Pikes Peak State Park is renowned for being one of the most beautiful places in Iowa, and it's really no wonder. It's home to dozens of natural wonders. One of the most-visited waterfalls in Iowa is Bridal Veil Falls, and you can reach it with just a very short boardwalk trail. Some of the trails will give you great views of the Mississippi River as well.

6. Beeds Lake State Park - Hampton

Does this enormous spillway look familiar? It's one of the most photographed spillways in the Midwest! Visit Beeds Lake State Park to see this impressive feat of engineering in person. It's part of the park's 99-acre reservoir. It's a perfect backdrop for photos!

Did we miss your favorite hiking trails in Iowa with waterfalls? Share your favorite waterfall hikes in Iowa with us in the comments, and we'll be sure to check them out! Be sure to download the AllTrails Plus app to your phone before you hit the trail so you always have navigation at your fingertips.