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

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Mostly Sunny · 81°F

Tod 79°F Chance Rain Showers
Thu 77°F Mostly Cloudy
Fri 81°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sat 81°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Sun 82°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 81°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Tue 78°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Barrington Hills

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Canyon Creek Cascade Moderate ยท 1510 cfs 29th percentile
  2. 2 Canyon Creek Falls Moderate ยท 1510 cfs 29th percentile

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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

34.4 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

All 2 Waterfalls Near Barrington Hills

Canyon Creek Cascade waterfall

Canyon Creek Cascade

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

Canyon Creek Falls

34.4 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 2.0 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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