Waterfall Hikes Near Lemont, IL

17,558 residents
Chicago Time Zone
3 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Lemont? There are 3 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Lemont. 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 41.6695°N, -87.9838°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Lemont

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

3 of 3 gauged

3 waterfalls near Lemont have live flow data today

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

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 80°F

Aft 92°F Sunny
Sat 86°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Sun 80°F Sunny Best
Lab 82°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 87°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 89°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 81°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Lemont

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 Barely Flowing · 4070 cfs 4th percentile
  2. 2 Canyon Creek Cascade Barely Flowing · 559 cfs 0th percentile
  3. 3 Canyon Creek Falls Barely Flowing · 559 cfs 0th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Lemont (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 Lemont

Canyon Creek Falls waterfall

Canyon Creek Falls

9.6 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
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 Lemont

Are there free waterfalls near Lemont?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Lemont?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Lemont?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Lemont?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Lemont?

The closest waterfall to Lemont is Canyon Creek Falls, approximately 1.8 miles away.

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Where to Stay

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8.2 222 reviews
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Aloft Bolingbrook

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