Waterfall Hikes Near Malta, IL

1,535 residents
Chicago Time Zone
3 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Malta? There are 3 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Malta. 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 41.9291°N, -88.8669°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Malta

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

3 of 3 gauged

3 waterfalls near Malta 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

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 81°F

Aft 92°F Sunny
Sat 85°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Sun 81°F Mostly Sunny Best
Lab 81°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 86°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 88°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 80°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Malta

Updated about 2 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 Malta (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 Malta

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 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 Malta

Are there free waterfalls near Malta?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Malta?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Malta?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Malta?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Malta?

The closest waterfall to Malta is Great Falls of the Illinois River, approximately 35.4 miles away.

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