Waterfall Hikes Near Merrillville, IN

36,214 residents
Chicago Time Zone
2 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Merrillville? There are 2 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Merrillville. 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 41.4728°N, -87.3196°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Merrillville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

2 of 2 gauged

2 waterfalls near Merrillville have live flow data today

Canyon Creek Cascade Barely Flowing Canyon Creek Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 80°F

Aft 92°F Sunny
Sat 84°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 80°F Sunny Best
Lab 82°F Sunny
Tue 87°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 91°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 81°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Merrillville

Updated about 2 hours ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Canyon Creek Cascade Barely Flowing · 555 cfs 0th percentile
  2. 2 Canyon Creek Falls Barely Flowing · 555 cfs 0th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Merrillville (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 Merrillville

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 Merrillville

Are there free waterfalls near Merrillville?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Merrillville?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Merrillville?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Merrillville?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Merrillville?

The closest waterfall to Merrillville is Canyon Creek Falls, approximately 39.5 miles away.

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