Waterfall Hikes Near Maple Park, IL

1,635 residents
Chicago Time Zone
3 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Maple Park? There are 3 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Maple Park. 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 41.9095°N, -88.6076°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Maple Park

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

3 of 3 gauged

3 waterfalls near Maple Park 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 · 81°F

Aft 91°F Sunny
Sat 85°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Sun 82°F Mostly Sunny
Lab 81°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 84°F Partly Sunny
Wed 87°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 82°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Maple Park

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 Maple Park (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 Maple Park

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 Maple Park

Are there free waterfalls near Maple Park?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Maple Park?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Maple Park?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Maple Park?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Maple Park?

The closest waterfall to Maple Park is Great Falls of the Illinois River, approximately 33.4 miles away.

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