Waterfall Hikes Near Michigan City, IN

69,459 residents
Chicago Time Zone
2 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Michigan City? There are 2 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Michigan City. 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 41.7092°N, -86.8690°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Michigan City

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

2 of 2 gauged

2 waterfalls near Michigan City have live flow data today

Canyon Creek Cascade Low Canyon Creek Falls Low

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 79°F

Aft 88°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 81°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Sun 79°F Sunny Best
Lab 80°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 83°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 86°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 80°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Michigan City

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 Michigan City (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 Michigan City

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 Michigan City

Are there free waterfalls near Michigan City?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Michigan City?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Michigan City?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Michigan City?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Michigan City?

The closest waterfall to Michigan City is Canyon Creek Cascade, approximately 48.8 miles away.

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