Waterfall Hikes Near Aurora, IL

181,405 residents
Chicago Time Zone
3 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Waterfall trips from Aurora mean pointing the car away from the metro and toward the Illinois Valley, a drive shorter from here than from Chicago proper. Canyon Creek offers a matched pair, its cascade and its falls, each a moderate two miles out and back. The cascade route adds about 200 feet of climbing and lets the dog come. The Great Falls of the Illinois River rounds out the three, a listing we hold only a name for.

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 Barely Flowing Canyon Creek Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls of the Illinois River Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Partly Sunny · 77°F

Aft 73°F Scattered Rain Showers
Thu 77°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 77°F Partly Sunny Best
Sat 83°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 72°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 69°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 69°F Chance Rain Showers

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 · 4580 cfs 73rd percentile
  2. 2 Canyon Creek Cascade Barely Flowing · 448 cfs 4th percentile
  3. 3 Canyon Creek Falls Barely Flowing · 448 cfs 4th 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

15.8 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

All 3 Waterfalls Near Aurora

Canyon Creek Cascade waterfall

Canyon Creek Cascade

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

Canyon Creek Falls

15.8 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.0 miles Unknown
Great Falls of the Illinois River waterfall

Great Falls of the Illinois River

39.7 miles away
Illinois
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

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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