Waterfall Hikes Near Shorewood, IL

18,109 residents
Chicago Time Zone
3 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Shorewood? There are 3 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Shorewood. 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 41.5169°N, -88.2146°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Shorewood

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

3 of 3 gauged

3 waterfalls near Shorewood have live flow data today

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

Updated 42 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Sunny · 83°F

Aft 93°F Sunny
Sat 87°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Sun 82°F Sunny
Lab 83°F Sunny Best
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 Shorewood

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 · 555 cfs 0th percentile
  3. 3 Canyon Creek Falls Barely Flowing · 555 cfs 0th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Shorewood (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 Shorewood

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
Great Falls of the Illinois River waterfall

Great Falls of the Illinois River

38.6 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Shorewood

Are there free waterfalls near Shorewood?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Shorewood?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Shorewood?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Shorewood?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Shorewood?

The closest waterfall to Shorewood is Canyon Creek Falls, approximately 17.4 miles away.

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