Waterfall Hikes Near Barrington Hills, IL

3,890 residents
Chicago Time Zone
2 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Barrington Hills? There are 2 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Barrington Hills. 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 42.1399°N, -88.2034°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Barrington Hills

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Water Flow

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2 of 2 waterfalls near Barrington Hills are flowing strongly today

Canyon Creek Cascade Strong Canyon Creek Falls Strong

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Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Sunny · 61°F

Aft 61°F Sunny Best
Thu 59°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 63°F Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
Sat 72°F Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy
Sun 77°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny
Mem 80°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 82°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Barrington Hills (1 waterfall)

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

Canyon Creek Cascade waterfall

Canyon Creek Cascade

19.6 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

All 2 Waterfalls Near Barrington Hills

Canyon Creek Cascade waterfall

Canyon Creek Cascade

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

Canyon Creek Falls

0 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Barrington Hills

Are there free waterfalls near Barrington Hills?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Barrington Hills?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Barrington Hills?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Barrington Hills?

The shortest waterfall hike near Barrington Hills is Canyon Creek Cascade at 2 miles round trip.

What is the closest waterfall to Barrington Hills?

The closest waterfall to Barrington Hills is Canyon Creek Cascade, approximately 30.5 miles away.

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