Waterfall Hikes Near Coal City, IL

5,218 residents
Chicago Time Zone
3 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Coal City? There are 3 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Coal City. 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 41.2772°N, -88.2803°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Coal City

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

3 of 3 gauged

3 waterfalls near Coal City have live flow data today

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

Updated 19 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · 80°F

Wed 83°F 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 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 Coal City

Updated 19 minutes 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 Coal City (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 Coal City

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 Coal City

Are there free waterfalls near Coal City?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Coal City?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Coal City?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Coal City?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Coal City?

The closest waterfall to Coal City is Great Falls of the Illinois River, approximately 21.3 miles away.

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