Waterfall Hikes Near Barrington, IL

11,244 residents
Chicago Time Zone
2 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Barrington? There are 2 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Barrington. 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 42.1515°N, -88.1281°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Barrington

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

2 of 2 gauged

2 waterfalls near Barrington 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

Mostly Sunny · 79°F

Aft 90°F Sunny
Sat 83°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Sun 79°F Mostly Sunny Best
Lab 81°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 86°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 Barrington

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Canyon Creek Cascade Barely Flowing · 555 cfs 0th percentile
  2. 2 Canyon Creek Falls Barely Flowing · 555 cfs 0th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Barrington (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 Barrington

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 Barrington

Are there free waterfalls near Barrington?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Barrington?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Barrington?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Barrington?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Barrington?

The closest waterfall to Barrington is Canyon Creek Cascade, approximately 27.9 miles away.

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