Waterfall Hikes Near Bradley, IL

15,379 residents
Chicago Time Zone
3 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Bradley? There are 3 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Bradley. 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 41.1641°N, -87.8452°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Bradley

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

3 of 3 gauged

3 waterfalls near Bradley have live flow data today

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

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 86°F

Aft 88°F Partly Sunny
Mon 91°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 82°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 81°F Sunny
Thu 86°F Sunny Best
Fri 86°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 85°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Bradley

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Canyon Creek Cascade Barely Flowing · 346 cfs 8th percentile
  2. 2 Canyon Creek Falls Barely Flowing · 346 cfs 8th percentile
  3. 3 Great Falls of the Illinois River Barely Flowing · 4110 cfs 3rd percentile

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

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

Canyon Creek Cascade waterfall

Canyon Creek Cascade

20.8 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

All 3 Waterfalls Near Bradley

Canyon Creek Falls waterfall

Canyon Creek Falls

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

Canyon Creek Cascade

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

Great Falls of the Illinois River

20.1 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Bradley

Are there free waterfalls near Bradley?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Bradley?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Bradley?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Bradley?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Bradley?

The closest waterfall to Bradley is Canyon Creek Falls, approximately 32.3 miles away.

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