Waterfall Hikes Near Hinckley, IL

2,154 residents
Chicago Time Zone
3 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Hinckley? There are 3 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Hinckley. 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 41.7714°N, -88.6397°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Hinckley

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

3 of 3 gauged

3 waterfalls near Hinckley 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

Labor Day

Mostly Sunny · 80°F

Aft 85°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 81°F Mostly Sunny
Lab 80°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 87°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 88°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 80°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Fri 81°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Hinckley

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 Hinckley (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 Hinckley

Great Falls of the Illinois River waterfall

Great Falls of the Illinois River

38.6 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
Canyon Creek Falls waterfall

Canyon Creek Falls

9.6 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Hinckley

Are there free waterfalls near Hinckley?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Hinckley?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Hinckley?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Hinckley?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Hinckley?

The closest waterfall to Hinckley is Great Falls of the Illinois River, approximately 25.3 miles away.

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