Waterfall Hikes Near Ladd, IL

1,314 residents
Chicago Time Zone
1 Waterfall

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Ladd? There are 1 waterfall hiking trail within a 50-mile radius of Ladd. 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 41.3810°N, -89.2147°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Ladd

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

1 of 1 gauged

1 waterfall near Ladd has live flow data today

Great Falls of the Illinois River Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Today

Sunny · 92°F

Tod 92°F Sunny Best
Thu 92°F Sunny
Fri 91°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Ind 90°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 87°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 87°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 87°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Ladd

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 ยท 10200 cfs 1st percentile

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All 1 Waterfall Near Ladd

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 Ladd

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Ladd?

The shortest waterfall hike near Ladd is Great Falls of the Illinois River at 2.4 miles round trip.

What is the closest waterfall to Ladd?

The closest waterfall to Ladd is Great Falls of the Illinois River, approximately 23.3 miles away.

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