Waterfall Hikes Near Cortland, IL

4,734 residents
Chicago Time Zone
3 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Cortland? There are 3 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Cortland. 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 41.9255°N, -88.6794°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Cortland

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

3 of 3 gauged

3 waterfalls near Cortland 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 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Mostly Sunny · 81°F

Aft 91°F Sunny
Sat 85°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Sun 82°F Mostly Sunny
Lab 81°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 86°F Partly Sunny
Wed 88°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 80°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Cortland

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Great Falls of the Illinois River Barely Flowing · 4070 cfs 4th percentile
  2. 2 Canyon Creek Cascade Barely Flowing · 559 cfs 0th percentile
  3. 3 Canyon Creek Falls Barely Flowing · 559 cfs 0th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Cortland (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 Cortland

Great Falls of the Illinois River waterfall

Great Falls of the Illinois River

38.6 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
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 Cortland

Are there free waterfalls near Cortland?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Cortland?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Cortland?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Cortland?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Cortland?

The closest waterfall to Cortland is Great Falls of the Illinois River, approximately 31.1 miles away.

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