Waterfall Hikes Near Buckingham, IL

235 residents
Chicago Time Zone
3 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Buckingham? There are 3 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Buckingham. 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 41.0467°N, -88.1749°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Buckingham

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

3 of 3 gauged

3 waterfalls near Buckingham have live flow data today

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

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · 80°F

Wed 84°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 80°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms Best
Fri 83°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 84°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Sun 86°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 86°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 83°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Buckingham

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Great Falls of the Illinois River Moderate · 10800 cfs 39th percentile
  2. 2 Canyon Creek Cascade Moderate · 1610 cfs 31st percentile
  3. 3 Canyon Creek Falls Moderate · 1610 cfs 31st percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Buckingham (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 3 Waterfalls Near Buckingham

Great Falls of the Illinois River waterfall

Great Falls of the Illinois River

39.6 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Canyon Creek Falls waterfall

Canyon Creek Falls

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

Canyon Creek Cascade

34.4 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Buckingham

Are there free waterfalls near Buckingham?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Buckingham?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Buckingham?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Buckingham?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Buckingham?

The closest waterfall to Buckingham is Great Falls of the Illinois River, approximately 37 miles away.

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