Waterfall Hikes Near Frankfort, IL

20,260 residents
Chicago Time Zone
3 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Frankfort? There are 3 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Frankfort. 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 41.4892°N, -87.8363°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Frankfort

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

3 of 3 gauged

3 of 3 waterfalls near Frankfort are flowing strongly today

Canyon Creek Cascade Strong Canyon Creek Falls Strong Great Falls of the Illinois River Roaring

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Mostly Sunny · 64°F

Aft 62°F Partly Sunny
Thu 64°F Mostly Sunny Best
Fri 70°F Rain Showers Likely
Sat 74°F Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Sun 76°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mem 78°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Tue 81°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Frankfort (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 3 Waterfalls Near Frankfort

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
Great Falls of the Illinois River waterfall

Great Falls of the Illinois River

39.7 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Frankfort

Are there free waterfalls near Frankfort?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Frankfort?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Frankfort?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Frankfort?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Frankfort?

The closest waterfall to Frankfort is Canyon Creek Falls, approximately 16.8 miles away.

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