Waterfall Hikes Near Porter, IN

5,204 residents
Chicago Time Zone
2 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Porter? There are 2 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Porter. 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 41.6257°N, -87.0801°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Porter

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

2 of 2 gauged

2 waterfalls near Porter have live flow data today

Canyon Creek Cascade Barely Flowing Canyon Creek Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Sunny · 80°F

Aft 89°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 79°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Sun 78°F Sunny
Lab 80°F Sunny Best
Tue 86°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 88°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 78°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Porter

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Canyon Creek Cascade Barely Flowing · 559 cfs 0th percentile
  2. 2 Canyon Creek Falls Barely Flowing · 559 cfs 0th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Porter (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 Porter

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 Porter

Are there free waterfalls near Porter?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Porter?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Porter?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Porter?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Porter?

The closest waterfall to Porter is Canyon Creek Falls, approximately 42.2 miles away.

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