Waterfall Hikes Near Glen Ellyn, IL

28,304 residents
Chicago Time Zone
2 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Glen Ellyn? There are 2 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Glen Ellyn. 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 41.8666°N, -88.0629°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Glen Ellyn

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

2 of 2 gauged

2 waterfalls near Glen Ellyn have live flow data today

Canyon Creek Cascade Low Canyon Creek Falls Low

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Mostly Sunny · 82°F

Tod 92°F Sunny
Sat 86°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Sun 81°F Mostly Sunny
Lab 82°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 84°F Partly Sunny
Wed 87°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 83°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Glen Ellyn

Updated about 4 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Canyon Creek Cascade Barely Flowing · 571 cfs 7th percentile
  2. 2 Canyon Creek Falls Barely Flowing · 571 cfs 7th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Glen Ellyn (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 Glen Ellyn

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 Glen Ellyn

Are there free waterfalls near Glen Ellyn?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Glen Ellyn?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Glen Ellyn?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Glen Ellyn?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Glen Ellyn?

The closest waterfall to Glen Ellyn is Canyon Creek Cascade, approximately 11.2 miles away.

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