Waterfall Hikes Near Forest Lake, IL

1,344 residents
Chicago Time Zone
2 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Forest Lake? There are 2 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Forest Lake. 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 42.2103°N, -88.0531°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Forest Lake

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

2 of 2 gauged

2 waterfalls near Forest Lake have live flow data today

Canyon Creek Cascade Barely Flowing Canyon Creek Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 78°F

Aft 89°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 82°F Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Sun 78°F Mostly Sunny Best
Lab 80°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 85°F Partly Sunny
Wed 88°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 79°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Forest Lake

Updated about 4 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 Forest Lake (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 Forest Lake

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 Forest Lake

Are there free waterfalls near Forest Lake?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Forest Lake?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Forest Lake?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Forest Lake?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Forest Lake?

The closest waterfall to Forest Lake is Canyon Creek Cascade, approximately 27.6 miles away.

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