Waterfall Hikes Near Homer Glen, IL

24,507 residents
Chicago Time Zone
3 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Homer Glen? There are 3 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Homer Glen. 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 41.6043°N, -87.9497°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Homer Glen

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

3 of 3 gauged

3 waterfalls near Homer Glen have live flow data today

Canyon Creek Cascade Barely Flowing Canyon Creek Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls of the Illinois River Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Today

Sunny · 93°F

Tod 93°F Sunny Best
Thu 92°F Sunny
Fri 90°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Ind 88°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun 86°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 86°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 87°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Homer Glen

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Great Falls of the Illinois River Barely Flowing · 10200 cfs 1st percentile
  2. 2 Canyon Creek Cascade Barely Flowing · 669 cfs 0th percentile
  3. 3 Canyon Creek Falls Barely Flowing · 669 cfs 0th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Homer Glen (1 waterfall)

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

Canyon Creek Cascade waterfall

Canyon Creek Cascade

39.7 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

All 3 Waterfalls Near Homer Glen

Canyon Creek Falls waterfall

Canyon Creek Falls

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

Canyon Creek Cascade

39.7 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Great Falls of the Illinois River waterfall

Great Falls of the Illinois River

17 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Homer Glen

Are there free waterfalls near Homer Glen?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Homer Glen?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Homer Glen?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Homer Glen?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Homer Glen?

The closest waterfall to Homer Glen is Canyon Creek Falls, approximately 6.4 miles away.

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