Waterfall Hikes Near Papineau, IL

122 residents
Chicago Time Zone
2 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Papineau? There are 2 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Papineau. 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 40.9678°N, -87.7163°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Papineau

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

2 of 2 gauged

2 waterfalls near Papineau have live flow data today

Canyon Creek Cascade Low Canyon Creek Falls Low

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 84°F

Tod 93°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Sat 89°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny
Sun 84°F Sunny Best
Lab 84°F Sunny
Tue 88°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 92°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Thu 86°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Papineau

Updated about 4 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Canyon Creek Cascade Barely Flowing · 571 cfs 7th percentile
  2. 2 Canyon Creek Falls Barely Flowing · 571 cfs 7th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Papineau (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 Papineau

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 Papineau

Are there free waterfalls near Papineau?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Papineau?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Papineau?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Papineau?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Papineau?

The closest waterfall to Papineau is Canyon Creek Falls, approximately 47.4 miles away.

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