Waterfall Hikes Near Lisle, IL

23,499 residents
Chicago Time Zone
3 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Lisle? There are 3 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Lisle. 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 41.7918°N, -88.0888°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Lisle

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

3 of 3 gauged

3 waterfalls near Lisle 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 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Mostly Sunny · 82°F

Aft 92°F Sunny
Sat 86°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Sun 81°F Sunny
Lab 82°F Mostly Sunny Best
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 Lisle

Updated about 3 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 Lisle (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 Lisle

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 Lisle

Are there free waterfalls near Lisle?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Lisle?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Lisle?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Lisle?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Lisle?

The closest waterfall to Lisle is Canyon Creek Cascade, approximately 8.6 miles away.

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