Waterfall Hikes Near Long Lake, IL

2,939 residents
Chicago Time Zone
2 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Long Lake? There are 2 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Long Lake. 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 42.3758°N, -88.1276°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Long Lake

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

2 of 2 gauged

2 waterfalls near Long Lake have live flow data today

Canyon Creek Cascade Barely Flowing Canyon Creek Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 78°F

Aft 90°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 82°F Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Sun 78°F Mostly Sunny Best
Lab 80°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 83°F Partly Sunny
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 Long Lake

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 Long Lake (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 Long Lake

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 Long Lake

Are there free waterfalls near Long Lake?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Long Lake?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Long Lake?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Long Lake?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Long Lake?

The closest waterfall to Long Lake is Canyon Creek Cascade, approximately 38.8 miles away.

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