Waterfall Hikes Near East Chicago, IN

26,363 residents
Chicago Time Zone
2 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near East Chicago? There are 2 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of East Chicago. 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 41.6469°N, -87.4545°W

Map of Waterfalls Near East Chicago

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

2 of 2 gauged

2 waterfalls near East Chicago have live flow data today

Canyon Creek Cascade Barely Flowing Canyon Creek Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 58°F

Aft 53°F Partly Sunny
Thu 58°F Sunny Best
Fri 70°F Chance Rain Showers
Sat 78°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun 77°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 79°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 74°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around East Chicago (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 2 Waterfalls Near East Chicago

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 East Chicago

Are there free waterfalls near East Chicago?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in East Chicago?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near East Chicago?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near East Chicago?

The shortest waterfall hike near East Chicago is Canyon Creek Cascade at 2 miles round trip.

What is the closest waterfall to East Chicago?

The closest waterfall to East Chicago is Canyon Creek Falls, approximately 25.3 miles away.

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