Waterfall Hikes Near Libertyville, IL

20,555 residents
Chicago Time Zone
2 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Libertyville? There are 2 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Libertyville. 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 42.2870°N, -87.9670°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Libertyville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

2 of 2 gauged

2 waterfalls near Libertyville have live flow data today

Canyon Creek Cascade Low Canyon Creek Falls Low

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Mostly Sunny · 80°F

Aft 90°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 82°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny
Sun 79°F Mostly Sunny
Lab 80°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 83°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Wed 86°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 81°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Libertyville

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Canyon Creek Cascade Low · 575 cfs 13th percentile
  2. 2 Canyon Creek Falls Low · 575 cfs 13th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Libertyville (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 2 Waterfalls Near Libertyville

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 Libertyville

Are there free waterfalls near Libertyville?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Libertyville?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Libertyville?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Libertyville?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Libertyville?

The closest waterfall to Libertyville is Canyon Creek Cascade, approximately 30.6 miles away.

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