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

1 of 3 waterfalls near Aurora is flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 80°F

Sat 85°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 83°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 80°F Sunny Best
Tue 80°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 79°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 75°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Fri 76°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Aurora

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Great Falls of the Illinois River Strong · 21400 cfs 83rd percentile
  2. 2 Canyon Creek Cascade Moderate · 2030 cfs 45th percentile
  3. 3 Canyon Creek Falls Moderate · 2030 cfs 45th 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

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

Great Falls of the Illinois River

20.3 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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