Waterfall Hikes Near New Lenox, IL

27,242 residents
Chicago Time Zone
3 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near New Lenox? There are 3 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of New Lenox. 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 41.5095°N, -87.9703°W

Map of Waterfalls Near New Lenox

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

3 of 3 gauged

3 waterfalls near New Lenox 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

Sunny · 82°F

Aft 92°F Sunny
Sat 86°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 81°F Sunny
Lab 82°F Sunny Best
Tue 88°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 90°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 82°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near New Lenox

Updated about 3 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 New Lenox (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 New Lenox

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 New Lenox

Are there free waterfalls near New Lenox?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in New Lenox?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near New Lenox?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near New Lenox?

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

What is the closest waterfall to New Lenox?

The closest waterfall to New Lenox is Canyon Creek Falls, approximately 10.2 miles away.

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