Waterfall Hikes Near Griffith, IN

16,182 residents
Chicago Time Zone
2 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Griffith? There are 2 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Griffith. 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 41.5277°N, -87.4239°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Griffith

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

2 of 2 gauged

2 waterfalls near Griffith 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

Thursday

Sunny · 78°F

Tod 88°F Smoke
Sat 89°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 82°F Sunny
Mon 86°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 85°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Wed 77°F Sunny
Thu 78°F Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Griffith

Updated about 4 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Canyon Creek Cascade Barely Flowing · 448 cfs 0th percentile
  2. 2 Canyon Creek Falls Barely Flowing · 448 cfs 0th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Griffith (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 Griffith

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 Griffith

Are there free waterfalls near Griffith?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Griffith?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Griffith?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Griffith?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Griffith?

The closest waterfall to Griffith is Canyon Creek Falls, approximately 32.4 miles away.

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