Waterfall Hikes Near Forest Park, IL

14,165 residents
Chicago Time Zone
2 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Forest Park? There are 2 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Forest Park. 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 41.8683°N, -87.8157°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Forest Park

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

2 of 2 gauged

2 waterfalls near Forest Park 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

Sunny · 80°F

Aft 92°F Sunny
Sat 85°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Sun 80°F Sunny Best
Lab 81°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 87°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 90°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 81°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Forest Park

Updated about 4 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

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Forest Park (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 Park

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 Park

Are there free waterfalls near Forest Park?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Forest Park?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Forest Park?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Forest Park?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Forest Park?

The closest waterfall to Forest Park is Canyon Creek Cascade, approximately 16.6 miles away.

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