Waterfall Hikes Near Gages Lake, IL

10,897 residents
Chicago Time Zone
2 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Gages Lake? There are 2 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Gages 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 42.3519°N, -87.9828°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Gages Lake

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

2 of 2 gauged

2 waterfalls near Gages Lake have live flow data today

Canyon Creek Cascade Moderate Canyon Creek Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 84°F

Wed 86°F Sunny
Thu 84°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Fri 79°F Chance Rain Showers
Sat 82°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 84°F Sunny Best
Mon 88°F Sunny
Tue 89°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Gages Lake

Updated about 4 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Canyon Creek Cascade Moderate · 1880 cfs 43rd percentile
  2. 2 Canyon Creek Falls Moderate · 1880 cfs 43rd percentile

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

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

Canyon Creek Cascade waterfall

Canyon Creek Cascade

45.9 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

All 2 Waterfalls Near Gages Lake

Canyon Creek Cascade waterfall

Canyon Creek Cascade

45.9 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Canyon Creek Falls waterfall

Canyon Creek Falls

45.9 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Gages Lake

Are there free waterfalls near Gages Lake?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Gages Lake?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Gages Lake?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Gages Lake?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Gages Lake?

The closest waterfall to Gages Lake is Canyon Creek Cascade, approximately 33.1 miles away.

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