Waterfall Hikes Near Gages Lake, IL

10,897 residents
Chicago Time Zone
2 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Gages Lake? There are 2 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Gages 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 42.3519°N, -87.9828°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Gages Lake

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

2 of 2 gauged

2 waterfalls near Gages Lake have live flow data today

Canyon Creek Cascade Low Canyon Creek Falls Low

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 79°F

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

Flowing best right now near Gages Lake

Updated about 3 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 Gages 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 Gages 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 Gages Lake

Are there free waterfalls near Gages Lake?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Gages Lake?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Gages Lake?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Gages Lake?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Gages Lake?

The closest waterfall to Gages Lake is Canyon Creek Cascade, approximately 33.1 miles away.

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