Waterfall Hikes Near Serena, IL

206 residents
Chicago Time Zone
3 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Serena? There are 3 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Serena. 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 41.4871°N, -88.7320°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Serena

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

3 of 3 gauged

3 waterfalls near Serena have live flow data today

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

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 83°F

Aft 93°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 89°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Sun 83°F Sunny Best
Lab 82°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 89°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 91°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 82°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Serena

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Great Falls of the Illinois River Barely Flowing · 4070 cfs 4th percentile
  2. 2 Canyon Creek Cascade Barely Flowing · 559 cfs 0th percentile
  3. 3 Canyon Creek Falls Barely Flowing · 559 cfs 0th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Serena (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 Serena

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 Serena

Are there free waterfalls near Serena?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Serena?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Serena?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Serena?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Serena?

The closest waterfall to Serena is Great Falls of the Illinois River, approximately 8.1 miles away.

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