Waterfall Hikes Near St. Charles, IL

32,776 residents
Chicago Time Zone
3 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near St. Charles? There are 3 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of St. Charles. 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 41.9193°N, -88.3109°W

Map of Waterfalls Near St. Charles

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

3 of 3 gauged

3 waterfalls near St. Charles 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

Labor Day

Mostly Sunny · 82°F

Aft 90°F Sunny
Sat 85°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Sun 82°F Sunny
Lab 82°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 85°F Partly Sunny
Wed 87°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 83°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near St. Charles

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Canyon Creek Cascade Low · 575 cfs 13th percentile
  2. 2 Canyon Creek Falls Low · 575 cfs 13th percentile
  3. 3 Great Falls of the Illinois River Barely Flowing · 4070 cfs 4th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around St. Charles (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 St. Charles

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
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 St. Charles

Are there free waterfalls near St. Charles?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in St. Charles?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near St. Charles?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near St. Charles?

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

What is the closest waterfall to St. Charles?

The closest waterfall to St. Charles is Canyon Creek Cascade, approximately 24.3 miles away.

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