Waterfall Hikes Near Schaumburg, IL

77,571 residents
Chicago Time Zone
2 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

From Schaumburg the list is short. Canyon Creek holds both entries, a cascade and a falls, each a 2 mile out and back at a moderate grade. The cascade route climbs about 200 feet and takes dogs. Budget more time for tollway traffic than for the trail. Go in spring while small Illinois creeks still hold their water, because drops this size can thin to a trickle by July.

Located at 42.0308°N, -88.0838°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Schaumburg

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

2 of 2 gauged

2 waterfalls near Schaumburg have live flow data today

Canyon Creek Cascade Low Canyon Creek Falls Low

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Mostly Sunny · 82°F

Tod 92°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Sat 85°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Sun 81°F Mostly Sunny
Lab 82°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 84°F Partly 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 Schaumburg

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 Schaumburg (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 Schaumburg

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 Schaumburg

Are there free waterfalls near Schaumburg?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Schaumburg?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Schaumburg?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Schaumburg?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Schaumburg?

The closest waterfall to Schaumburg is Canyon Creek Cascade, approximately 20.1 miles away.

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