Waterfall Hikes Near Lockport, IL

26,119 residents
Chicago Time Zone
3 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Lockport? There are 3 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Lockport. 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 41.5906°N, -88.0293°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Lockport

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

3 of 3 gauged

3 waterfalls near Lockport 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

Sunny · 82°F

Aft 93°F Sunny
Sat 86°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Sun 81°F Sunny
Lab 82°F Sunny Best
Tue 86°F Partly Sunny
Wed 88°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 83°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Lockport

Updated about 2 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
  3. 3 Great Falls of the Illinois River Barely Flowing · 4070 cfs 4th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Lockport (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 Lockport

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 Lockport

Are there free waterfalls near Lockport?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Lockport?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Lockport?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Lockport?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Lockport?

The closest waterfall to Lockport is Canyon Creek Falls, approximately 6 miles away.

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