Waterfall Hikes Near Lexington, IL

2,108 residents

Chicago Time Zone

1 Waterfall

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Lexington? There are 1 waterfall hiking trail within a 50-mile radius of Lexington. 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 40.6470°N, -88.7841°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Lexington

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

1 of 1 gauged

1 waterfall near Lexington has live flow data today

Great Falls of the Illinois River Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Sunny · 84°F

Aft 96°F Sunny

Sat 93°F Sunny

Sun 84°F Mostly Sunny

Lab 84°F Sunny Best

Tue 92°F Mostly Sunny

Wed 94°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Thu 85°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Lexington

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

1 Great Falls of the Illinois River Barely Flowing · 4070 cfs 4th percentile

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