Waterfall Hikes Near Joliet, IL

150,221 residents
Chicago Time Zone
3 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Joliet? There are 3 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Joliet. 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 41.5188°N, -88.1499°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Joliet

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

3 of 3 gauged

3 waterfalls near Joliet have live flow data today

Canyon Creek Cascade Moderate Canyon Creek Falls Moderate Great Falls of the Illinois River Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Sunny · 86°F

Aft 86°F Sunny Best
Wed 86°F Sunny
Thu 86°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 83°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 85°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 86°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 89°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Joliet

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Great Falls of the Illinois River Moderate · 21700 cfs 60th percentile
  2. 2 Canyon Creek Cascade Moderate · 2040 cfs 46th percentile
  3. 3 Canyon Creek Falls Moderate · 2040 cfs 46th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Joliet (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 3 Waterfalls Near Joliet

Canyon Creek Falls waterfall

Canyon Creek Falls

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

Canyon Creek Cascade

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

Great Falls of the Illinois River

5.6 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Joliet

Are there free waterfalls near Joliet?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Joliet?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Joliet?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Joliet?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Joliet?

The closest waterfall to Joliet is Canyon Creek Falls, approximately 14.6 miles away.

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