Waterfall Hikes Near Kankakee, IL

66,065 residents
Chicago Time Zone
3 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Kankakee? There are 3 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Kankakee. 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 41.1020°N, -87.8643°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Kankakee

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

3 of 3 gauged

1 of 3 waterfalls near Kankakee is flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Mostly Sunny · 81°F

Aft 80°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat 88°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 86°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 81°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 82°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 82°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 77°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Kankakee

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Great Falls of the Illinois River Strong · 22800 cfs 89th percentile
  2. 2 Canyon Creek Cascade Moderate · 2050 cfs 47th percentile
  3. 3 Canyon Creek Falls Moderate · 2050 cfs 47th percentile

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

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

Canyon Creek Cascade waterfall

Canyon Creek Cascade

15.8 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

All 3 Waterfalls Near Kankakee

Canyon Creek Falls waterfall

Canyon Creek Falls

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

Canyon Creek Cascade

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

Great Falls of the Illinois River

20.3 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Kankakee

Are there free waterfalls near Kankakee?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Kankakee?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Kankakee?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Kankakee?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Kankakee?

The closest waterfall to Kankakee is Canyon Creek Falls, approximately 34.6 miles away.

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