Waterfall Hikes Near Prairie Grove, IL

1,967 residents
Chicago Time Zone
2 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Prairie Grove? There are 2 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Prairie Grove. 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 42.2770°N, -88.2695°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Prairie Grove

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

2 of 2 gauged

2 waterfalls near Prairie Grove 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

Mostly Sunny · 80°F

Tod 92°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Sat 83°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny
Sun 80°F Mostly Sunny Best
Lab 81°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 83°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Wed 86°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 81°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Prairie Grove

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 Prairie Grove (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 Prairie Grove

Canyon Creek Cascade waterfall

Canyon Creek Cascade

9.7 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Canyon Creek Falls waterfall

Canyon Creek Falls

9.6 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Prairie Grove

Are there free waterfalls near Prairie Grove?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Prairie Grove?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Prairie Grove?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Prairie Grove?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Prairie Grove?

The closest waterfall to Prairie Grove is Canyon Creek Cascade, approximately 40 miles away.

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