Waterfall Hikes Near Riverwoods, IL

4,007 residents
Chicago Time Zone
2 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Riverwoods? There are 2 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Riverwoods. 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 42.1723°N, -87.8951°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Riverwoods

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

2 of 2 gauged

2 waterfalls near Riverwoods have live flow data today

Canyon Creek Cascade Barely Flowing Canyon Creek Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Mostly Sunny · 80°F

Aft 90°F Sunny
Sat 82°F Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Sun 78°F Sunny
Lab 80°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 87°F Partly Sunny
Wed 90°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 80°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Riverwoods

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Canyon Creek Cascade Barely Flowing · 555 cfs 0th percentile
  2. 2 Canyon Creek Falls Barely Flowing · 555 cfs 0th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Riverwoods (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 Riverwoods

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 Riverwoods

Are there free waterfalls near Riverwoods?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Riverwoods?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Riverwoods?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Riverwoods?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Riverwoods?

The closest waterfall to Riverwoods is Canyon Creek Cascade, approximately 28.1 miles away.

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