Waterfall Hikes Near Essex, IL

955 residents
Chicago Time Zone
3 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Essex? There are 3 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Essex. 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 41.1819°N, -88.1926°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Essex

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

3 of 3 gauged

3 waterfalls near Essex 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

Sunday

Sunny · 84°F

Aft 94°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 90°F Sunny
Sun 84°F Sunny Best
Lab 84°F Sunny
Tue 91°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 93°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 84°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Essex

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 Essex (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 Essex

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 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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Essex

Are there free waterfalls near Essex?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Essex?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Essex?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Essex?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Essex?

The closest waterfall to Essex is Great Falls of the Illinois River, approximately 29.7 miles away.

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