Waterfall Hikes Near Crest Hill, IL

19,886 residents
Chicago Time Zone
3 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Crest Hill? There are 3 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Crest Hill. 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 41.5723°N, -88.1124°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Crest Hill

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

3 of 3 gauged

3 waterfalls near Crest Hill have live flow data today

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

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Mostly Sunny · 83°F

Aft 94°F Sunny
Sat 89°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny
Sun 84°F Mostly Sunny
Lab 83°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 87°F Partly Sunny
Wed 90°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 84°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Crest Hill

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
  3. 3 Great Falls of the Illinois River Barely Flowing · 4110 cfs 5th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Crest Hill (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 Crest Hill

Canyon Creek Falls waterfall

Canyon Creek Falls

9.6 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
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 Crest Hill

Are there free waterfalls near Crest Hill?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Crest Hill?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Crest Hill?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Crest Hill?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Crest Hill?

The closest waterfall to Crest Hill is Canyon Creek Falls, approximately 10.4 miles away.

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