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Beaver Falls

Madison County, Illinois

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
Not recorded
Location
Madison County, Illinois
Access status
Partial guide: official loop to Beaver Falls; exact location match probable
The walk
2.3-mile loop
Ground & access
Rated difficult by The Nature Institute: steep terrain, narrow trails. Foot traffic only.
The Nature Institute: Trail maps

The Nature Institute says the Beaver Trail loop goes directly to Beaver Falls, the largest waterfall on the property, and back to the parking lot. The official trail map shows Beaver Falls on the Beaver Trail at the far side of the Olin Nature Preserve from the parking lot. The trail map's north arrow could not be matched to this listing's location, so the exact match is probable rather than confirmed.

Plan your visit

The Nature Institute, Olin Nature Preserve, 2213 S. Levis Lane, Godfrey: Beaver Trail (purple loop) to Beaver Falls

The Nature Institute lists the Beaver Trail purple loop as 2.3 miles, up to 2.5 hours, from the parking lot to Beaver Falls and back.

Rated difficult by The Nature Institute: steep terrain, narrow trails. Foot traffic only.

Where to start

Parking lot at The Nature Institute, 2213 S. Levis Lane, Godfrey, near Talahi Lodge, shown on the official trail map. Restrooms are typically open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Timing & water

Trails are typically open dawn to dusk, seven days a week, but closed some winter months. Water flow depends on recent rainfall.

Before you go

Free. The Nature Institute says it is private property but opens its trails to the public for free. No dogs, bikes or horses.

Visitor information
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Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.

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Waterfall location

Madison County, Illinois.

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