Waterfall Hikes Near Arlington Heights, IL

76,794 residents
Chicago Time Zone
2 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Arlington Heights? There are 2 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Arlington Heights. 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 42.0955°N, -87.9826°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Arlington Heights

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

2 of 2 gauged

2 waterfalls near Arlington Heights have live flow data today

Canyon Creek Cascade Barely Flowing Canyon Creek Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 79°F

Aft 91°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 84°F Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Sun 79°F Sunny Best
Lab 81°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 87°F Partly Sunny
Wed 89°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 80°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Arlington Heights

Updated about 4 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Canyon Creek Cascade Barely Flowing · 559 cfs 0th percentile
  2. 2 Canyon Creek Falls Barely Flowing · 559 cfs 0th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Arlington Heights (1 waterfall)

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

Canyon Creek Cascade waterfall

Canyon Creek Cascade

9.7 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

All 2 Waterfalls Near Arlington Heights

Canyon Creek Cascade waterfall

Canyon Creek Cascade

9.7 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Canyon Creek Falls waterfall

Canyon Creek Falls

9.6 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Arlington Heights

Are there free waterfalls near Arlington Heights?

There is 1 free waterfall near Arlington Heights, including Canyon Creek Cascade.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Arlington Heights?

There is 1 dog-friendly waterfall near Arlington Heights, including Canyon Creek Cascade.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Arlington Heights?

There is 1 kid-friendly waterfall near Arlington Heights, including Canyon Creek Cascade.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Arlington Heights?

The shortest waterfall hike near Arlington Heights is Canyon Creek Cascade at 2.0 miles round trip.

What is the closest waterfall to Arlington Heights?

The closest waterfall to Arlington Heights is Canyon Creek Cascade, approximately 20.6 miles away.

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