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 Barely Flowing Canyon Creek Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls of the Illinois River Low

Updated 36 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Mostly Sunny · 66°F

Tod 86°F Partly Sunny
Mon 85°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Tue 84°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Wed 66°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 68°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 73°F Partly Sunny
Sat 78°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

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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

19.6 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

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

Canyon Creek Falls

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

Canyon Creek Cascade

19.6 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 miles round trip.

What is the closest waterfall to Buckingham?

The closest waterfall to Buckingham is Great Falls of the Illinois River, approximately 37.0 miles away.

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