Waterfall Hikes Near West Dundee, IL

7,845 residents
Chicago Time Zone
2 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near West Dundee? There are 2 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of West Dundee. 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 42.0981°N, -88.3066°W

Map of Waterfalls Near West Dundee

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

2 of 2 gauged

2 waterfalls near West Dundee have live flow data today

Canyon Creek Cascade Low Canyon Creek Falls Low

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Mostly Sunny · 81°F

Aft 91°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 85°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Sun 81°F Mostly Sunny
Lab 81°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 84°F Partly Sunny
Wed 86°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 82°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near West Dundee

Updated about 3 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

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around West Dundee (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 West Dundee

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 West Dundee

Are there free waterfalls near West Dundee?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in West Dundee?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near West Dundee?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near West Dundee?

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

What is the closest waterfall to West Dundee?

The closest waterfall to West Dundee is Canyon Creek Cascade, approximately 32.8 miles away.

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