Waterfall Hikes Near Burlington, IL

429 residents
Chicago Time Zone
3 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Burlington? There are 3 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Burlington. 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 42.0416°N, -88.5508°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Burlington

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

3 of 3 gauged

3 waterfalls near Burlington have live flow data today

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

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Mostly Sunny · 80°F

Wed 76°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 78°F Partly Sunny
Fri 80°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 79°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Burlington

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 Burlington (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 Burlington

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
Great Falls of the Illinois River waterfall

Great Falls of the Illinois River

39.6 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Burlington

Are there free waterfalls near Burlington?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Burlington?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Burlington?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Burlington?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Burlington?

The closest waterfall to Burlington is Canyon Creek Cascade, approximately 40.4 miles away.

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