Waterfall Hikes Near Evanston, IL

77,181 residents
Chicago Time Zone
2 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Evanston? There are 2 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Evanston. 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 42.0464°N, -87.6943°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Evanston

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

2 of 2 gauged

2 waterfalls near Evanston have live flow data today

Canyon Creek Cascade Barely Flowing Canyon Creek Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 76°F

Aft 88°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 79°F Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Sun 76°F Sunny Best
Lab 77°F Sunny
Tue 86°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 89°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 78°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Evanston

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Canyon Creek Cascade Barely Flowing · 559 cfs 0th percentile
  2. 2 Canyon Creek Falls Barely Flowing · 559 cfs 0th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Evanston (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 Evanston

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 Evanston

Are there free waterfalls near Evanston?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Evanston?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Evanston?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Evanston?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Evanston?

The closest waterfall to Evanston is Canyon Creek Cascade, approximately 30.4 miles away.

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