Waterfall Hikes Near Ford Heights, IL

1,618 residents
Chicago Time Zone
2 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Ford Heights? There are 2 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Ford Heights. 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 41.5109°N, -87.5814°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Ford Heights

Today's Conditions

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Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · 77°F

Tod 83°F Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 77°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms Best
Fri 82°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 83°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Sun 84°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 84°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 80°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

  1. 1 Canyon Creek Cascade Moderate ยท 1510 cfs 29th percentile
  2. 2 Canyon Creek Falls Moderate ยท 1510 cfs 29th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Ford Heights (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 2 Waterfalls Near Ford Heights

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 Ford Heights

Are there free waterfalls near Ford Heights?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Ford Heights?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Ford Heights?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Ford Heights?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Ford Heights?

The closest waterfall to Ford Heights is Canyon Creek Falls, approximately 26.6 miles away.

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