Waterfall Hikes Near Grayslake, IL

20,801 residents
Chicago Time Zone
2 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Grayslake? There are 2 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Grayslake. 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 42.3405°N, -88.0338°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Grayslake

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

2 of 2 gauged

2 waterfalls near Grayslake 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 · 85°F

Wed 86°F Sunny
Thu 84°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Fri 80°F Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Sat 82°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 85°F Sunny Best
Mon 89°F Sunny
Tue 90°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Grayslake

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 Grayslake (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 Grayslake

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 Grayslake

Are there free waterfalls near Grayslake?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Grayslake?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Grayslake?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Grayslake?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Grayslake?

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

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