Waterfall Hikes Near Aurora, IL

181,405 residents

Chicago Time Zone

3 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Waterfall trips from Aurora mean pointing the car away from the metro and toward the Illinois Valley, a drive shorter from here than from Chicago proper. Canyon Creek offers a matched pair, its cascade and its falls, each a moderate two miles out and back. The cascade route adds about 200 feet of climbing and lets the dog come. The Great Falls of the Illinois River rounds out the three, a listing we hold only a name for.

Located at 41.7638°N, -88.2902°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Aurora

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

3 of 3 gauged

3 waterfalls near Aurora have live flow data today

Canyon Creek Cascade Barely Flowing Canyon Creek Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls of the Illinois River Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Mostly Sunny · 82°F

Aft 91°F Sunny

Sat 86°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Sun 82°F Sunny

Lab 82°F Mostly Sunny Best

Tue 87°F Mostly Sunny

Wed 89°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Thu 81°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Aurora (1 waterfall)

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Canyon Creek Cascade waterfall

Canyon Creek Cascade

9.7 miles away

Illinois

Moderate

2.0 miles 200 ft

All 3 Waterfalls Near Aurora

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

Great Falls of the Illinois River waterfall

Great Falls of the Illinois River

38.6 miles away

Illinois

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Aurora

Are there free waterfalls near Aurora?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Aurora?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Aurora?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Aurora?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Aurora?

The closest waterfall to Aurora is Canyon Creek Cascade, approximately 15.8 miles away.

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