Waterfall Hikes Near Paw Paw, IL

981 residents
Chicago Time Zone
3 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Paw Paw? There are 3 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Paw Paw. 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 41.6877°N, -88.9800°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Paw Paw

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

3 of 3 gauged

3 waterfalls near Paw Paw have live flow data today

Canyon Creek Cascade Low Canyon Creek Falls Low Great Falls of the Illinois River Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 82°F

Tod 91°F Sunny
Sat 87°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny
Sun 82°F Mostly Sunny Best
Lab 81°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 85°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 87°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 82°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Paw Paw

Updated about 2 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
  3. 3 Great Falls of the Illinois River Barely Flowing · 4110 cfs 5th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Paw Paw (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 Paw Paw

Great Falls of the Illinois River waterfall

Great Falls of the Illinois River

38.6 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
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 Paw Paw

Are there free waterfalls near Paw Paw?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Paw Paw?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Paw Paw?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Paw Paw?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Paw Paw?

The closest waterfall to Paw Paw is Great Falls of the Illinois River, approximately 28.4 miles away.

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