Waterfall Hikes Near Lorenzo, IL

60 residents
Chicago Time Zone
3 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Lorenzo? There are 3 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Lorenzo. 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 41.3457°N, -88.2222°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Lorenzo

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

3 of 3 gauged

3 waterfalls near Lorenzo have live flow data today

Canyon Creek Cascade Low Canyon Creek Falls Low Great Falls of the Illinois River Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 85°F

Aft 94°F Sunny
Sat 91°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny
Sun 85°F Mostly Sunny Best
Lab 84°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 89°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 92°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 86°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Lorenzo

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
  3. 3 Great Falls of the Illinois River Barely Flowing · 4110 cfs 5th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Lorenzo (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 Lorenzo

Great Falls of the Illinois River waterfall

Great Falls of the Illinois River

38.6 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Lorenzo

Are there free waterfalls near Lorenzo?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Lorenzo?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Lorenzo?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Lorenzo?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Lorenzo?

The closest waterfall to Lorenzo is Great Falls of the Illinois River, approximately 22.2 miles away.

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