Waterfall Hikes Near Monee, IL

5,120 residents
Chicago Time Zone
3 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Monee? There are 3 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Monee. 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 41.4181°N, -87.7502°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Monee

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

3 of 3 gauged

3 waterfalls near Monee 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

Labor Day

Mostly Sunny · 82°F

Aft 92°F Sunny
Sat 88°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Sun 82°F Mostly Sunny
Lab 82°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 86°F Partly Sunny
Wed 90°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 84°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Monee

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 Monee (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 Monee

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
Great Falls of the Illinois River waterfall

Great Falls of the Illinois River

38.6 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Monee

Are there free waterfalls near Monee?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Monee?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Monee?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Monee?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Monee?

The closest waterfall to Monee is Canyon Creek Falls, approximately 24 miles away.

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