Waterfall Hikes Near Kaneville, IL

571 residents
Chicago Time Zone
3 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Kaneville? There are 3 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Kaneville. 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 41.8332°N, -88.5216°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Kaneville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

3 of 3 gauged

3 waterfalls near Kaneville have live flow data today

Canyon Creek Cascade Low Canyon Creek Falls Low Great Falls of the Illinois River Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Mostly Sunny · 82°F

Tod 91°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 87°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny
Sun 82°F Mostly Sunny
Lab 82°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 84°F Partly Sunny
Wed 88°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 82°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Kaneville

Updated about 2 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
  3. 3 Great Falls of the Illinois River Barely Flowing · 4110 cfs 5th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Kaneville (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 Kaneville

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
Great Falls of the Illinois River waterfall

Great Falls of the Illinois River

38.6 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Kaneville

Are there free waterfalls near Kaneville?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Kaneville?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Kaneville?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Kaneville?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Kaneville?

The closest waterfall to Kaneville is Canyon Creek Cascade, approximately 29 miles away.

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