Waterfall Hikes Near Gary, IN

69,136 residents
Chicago Time Zone
2 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Gary? There are 2 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Gary. 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 41.5905°N, -87.3473°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Gary

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

2 of 2 gauged

2 waterfalls near Gary 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

Wednesday

Sunny · 74°F

Aft 88°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun 76°F Areas Of Smoke
Mon 85°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 84°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 74°F Sunny Best
Thu 80°F Sunny
Fri 82°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Gary

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Canyon Creek Cascade Barely Flowing · 432 cfs 0th percentile
  2. 2 Canyon Creek Falls Barely Flowing · 432 cfs 0th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Gary (1 waterfall)

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

Canyon Creek Cascade waterfall

Canyon Creek Cascade

20.8 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

All 2 Waterfalls Near Gary

Canyon Creek Falls waterfall

Canyon Creek Falls

20.8 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Canyon Creek Cascade waterfall

Canyon Creek Cascade

20.8 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Gary

Are there free waterfalls near Gary?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Gary?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Gary?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Gary?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Gary?

The closest waterfall to Gary is Canyon Creek Falls, approximately 32.6 miles away.

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