Waterfall Hikes Near Cedar Lake, IN

14,215 residents
Chicago Time Zone
2 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Cedar Lake? There are 2 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Cedar Lake. 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 41.3696°N, -87.4389°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Cedar Lake

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

2 of 2 gauged

2 waterfalls near Cedar Lake have live flow data today

Canyon Creek Cascade Moderate Canyon Creek Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Partly Sunny · 77°F

Aft 77°F Partly Sunny Best
Sun 84°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 92°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 92°F Sunny
Wed 92°F Sunny
Thu 91°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 90°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Cedar Lake

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Canyon Creek Cascade Moderate · 1270 cfs 38th percentile
  2. 2 Canyon Creek Falls Moderate · 1270 cfs 38th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Cedar Lake (1 waterfall)

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

Canyon Creek Cascade waterfall

Canyon Creek Cascade

39.7 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

All 2 Waterfalls Near Cedar Lake

Canyon Creek Falls waterfall

Canyon Creek Falls

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

Canyon Creek Cascade

39.7 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Cedar Lake

Are there free waterfalls near Cedar Lake?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Cedar Lake?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Cedar Lake?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Cedar Lake?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Cedar Lake?

The closest waterfall to Cedar Lake is Canyon Creek Falls, approximately 39.5 miles away.

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