Waterfall Hikes Near Fairmont, IL

2,595 residents
Chicago Time Zone
3 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Fairmont? There are 3 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Fairmont. 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 41.5614°N, -88.0587°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Fairmont

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

3 of 3 gauged

3 waterfalls near Fairmont have live flow data today

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

Updated 26 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 80°F

Aft 86°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 80°F Sunny Best
Lab 81°F Sunny
Tue 88°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 89°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 81°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Fri 81°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Fairmont

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 Moderate · 6620 cfs 61st percentile
  2. 2 Canyon Creek Cascade Barely Flowing · 547 cfs 6th percentile
  3. 3 Canyon Creek Falls Barely Flowing · 547 cfs 6th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Fairmont (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 Fairmont

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 Fairmont

Are there free waterfalls near Fairmont?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Fairmont?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Fairmont?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Fairmont?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Fairmont?

The closest waterfall to Fairmont is Canyon Creek Falls, approximately 8.7 miles away.

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