Waterfall Hikes Near Gurnee, IL

30,629 residents
Chicago Time Zone
2 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Gurnee? There are 2 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Gurnee. 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 42.3708°N, -87.9392°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Gurnee

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

2 of 2 gauged

2 waterfalls near Gurnee have live flow data today

Canyon Creek Cascade Moderate Canyon Creek Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Sunny · 77°F

Aft 77°F Sunny Best
Sat 83°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 74°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mon 72°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Tue 81°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Wed 71°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Thu 72°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Flowing best right now near Gurnee

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Canyon Creek Cascade Moderate · 527 cfs 58th percentile
  2. 2 Canyon Creek Falls Moderate · 527 cfs 58th percentile

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

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

Canyon Creek Cascade waterfall

Canyon Creek Cascade

28 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

All 2 Waterfalls Near Gurnee

Canyon Creek Cascade waterfall

Canyon Creek Cascade

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

Canyon Creek Falls

28 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Gurnee

Are there free waterfalls near Gurnee?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Gurnee?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Gurnee?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Gurnee?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Gurnee?

The closest waterfall to Gurnee is Canyon Creek Cascade, approximately 35.9 miles away.

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