Waterfall Hikes Near Burlington, IL

429 residents
Chicago Time Zone
3 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Burlington? There are 3 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Burlington. 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 42.0416°N, -88.5508°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Burlington

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

3 of 3 gauged

3 waterfalls near Burlington 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 · 81°F

Aft 91°F Sunny
Sat 84°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Sun 81°F Mostly Sunny
Lab 81°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 83°F Partly Sunny
Wed 86°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 81°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Burlington

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Canyon Creek Cascade Low · 575 cfs 13th percentile
  2. 2 Canyon Creek Falls Low · 575 cfs 13th percentile
  3. 3 Great Falls of the Illinois River Barely Flowing · 4070 cfs 4th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Burlington (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 3 Waterfalls Near Burlington

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 Burlington

Are there free waterfalls near Burlington?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Burlington?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Burlington?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Burlington?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Burlington?

The closest waterfall to Burlington is Canyon Creek Cascade, approximately 40.4 miles away.

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