Waterfall Hikes Near Kirkland, IL

1,493 residents

Chicago Time Zone

1 Waterfall

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Kirkland? There are 1 waterfall hiking trail within a 50-mile radius of Kirkland. 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 42.0905°N, -88.8490°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Kirkland

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

1 of 1 gauged

1 waterfall near Kirkland has live flow data today

Great Falls of the Illinois River Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Mostly Sunny · 82°F

Aft 92°F Mostly Sunny

Sat 87°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Sun 83°F Mostly Sunny

Lab 82°F Mostly Sunny Best

Tue 85°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

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 Kirkland

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

1 Great Falls of the Illinois River Barely Flowing · 4110 cfs 5th percentile

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