Waterfall Hikes Near Symerton, IL

73 residents
Chicago Time Zone
3 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Symerton? There are 3 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Symerton. 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 41.3256°N, -88.0530°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Symerton

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

3 of 3 gauged

3 waterfalls near Symerton have live flow data today

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

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 84°F

Tod 94°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 90°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny
Sun 84°F Mostly Sunny Best
Lab 84°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 88°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 91°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 85°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Symerton

Updated about 2 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
  3. 3 Great Falls of the Illinois River Barely Flowing · 4110 cfs 5th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Symerton (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 Symerton

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 Symerton

Are there free waterfalls near Symerton?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Symerton?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Symerton?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Symerton?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Symerton?

The closest waterfall to Symerton is Canyon Creek Falls, approximately 19.9 miles away.

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