Waterfall Hikes Near Aurora, IL

181,405 residents
Chicago Time Zone
3 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Aurora? There are 3 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Aurora. 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 41.7638°N, -88.2902°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Aurora

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

3 of 3 gauged

3 waterfalls near Aurora have live flow data today

Canyon Creek Cascade Low Canyon Creek Falls Low Great Falls of the Illinois River Moderate

Updated 43 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Partly Sunny · 79°F

Tod 77°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 79°F Partly Sunny Best
Fri 76°F Chance Rain Showers
Sat 82°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 88°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny
Mon 92°F Sunny
Tue 92°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Aurora

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Great Falls of the Illinois River Moderate · 26500 cfs 51st percentile
  2. 2 Canyon Creek Cascade Low · 952 cfs 15th percentile
  3. 3 Canyon Creek Falls Low · 952 cfs 15th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Aurora (1 waterfall)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Canyon Creek Cascade waterfall

Canyon Creek Cascade

39.7 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

All 3 Waterfalls Near Aurora

Canyon Creek Cascade waterfall

Canyon Creek Cascade

39.7 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Canyon Creek Falls waterfall

Canyon Creek Falls

39.7 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Great Falls of the Illinois River waterfall

Great Falls of the Illinois River

17 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Aurora

Are there free waterfalls near Aurora?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Aurora?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Aurora?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Aurora?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Aurora?

The closest waterfall to Aurora is Canyon Creek Cascade, approximately 15.8 miles away.

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