Waterfall Hikes Near Bourbonnais, IL

18,125 residents
Chicago Time Zone
3 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Bourbonnais? There are 3 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Bourbonnais. 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 41.1830°N, -87.8784°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Bourbonnais

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

3 of 3 gauged

3 waterfalls near Bourbonnais have live flow data today

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

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Sunny · 85°F

Aft 85°F Sunny Best
Wed 86°F Sunny
Thu 87°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 83°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 84°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 85°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 88°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Bourbonnais

Updated about 4 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Great Falls of the Illinois River Moderate · 21100 cfs 56th percentile
  2. 2 Canyon Creek Cascade Moderate · 1960 cfs 45th percentile
  3. 3 Canyon Creek Falls Moderate · 1960 cfs 45th percentile

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

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

Canyon Creek Cascade waterfall

Canyon Creek Cascade

45.9 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

All 3 Waterfalls Near Bourbonnais

Canyon Creek Falls waterfall

Canyon Creek Falls

45.9 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Canyon Creek Cascade waterfall

Canyon Creek Cascade

45.9 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Great Falls of the Illinois River waterfall

Great Falls of the Illinois River

5.6 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Bourbonnais

Are there free waterfalls near Bourbonnais?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Bourbonnais?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Bourbonnais?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Bourbonnais?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Bourbonnais?

The closest waterfall to Bourbonnais is Canyon Creek Falls, approximately 30 miles away.

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