Waterfall Hikes Near Carpentersville, IL

37,834 residents
Chicago Time Zone
2 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Carpentersville? There are 2 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Carpentersville. 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 42.1227°N, -88.2896°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Carpentersville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

2 of 2 gauged

2 waterfalls near Carpentersville have live flow data today

Canyon Creek Cascade Low Canyon Creek Falls Low

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 81°F

Aft 91°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 84°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Sun 81°F Mostly Sunny Best
Lab 81°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 83°F Partly Sunny
Wed 86°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 82°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Carpentersville

Updated about 3 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

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Carpentersville (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 Carpentersville

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 Carpentersville

Are there free waterfalls near Carpentersville?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Carpentersville?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Carpentersville?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Carpentersville?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Carpentersville?

The closest waterfall to Carpentersville is Canyon Creek Cascade, approximately 33.3 miles away.

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