Waterfall Hikes Near Yorkville, IL

21,273 residents
Chicago Time Zone
3 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Yorkville? There are 3 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Yorkville. 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 41.6563°N, -88.4507°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Yorkville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

3 of 3 gauged

3 waterfalls near Yorkville 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

Sunny · 82°F

Aft 92°F Sunny
Sat 87°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Sun 82°F Sunny
Lab 82°F Sunny Best
Tue 88°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 90°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 82°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Yorkville

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 Yorkville (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 Yorkville

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 Yorkville

Are there free waterfalls near Yorkville?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Yorkville?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Yorkville?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Yorkville?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Yorkville?

The closest waterfall to Yorkville is Canyon Creek Falls, approximately 20.6 miles away.

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