Waterfall Hikes Near Manhattan, IL

9,590 residents
Chicago Time Zone
3 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Manhattan? There are 3 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Manhattan. 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 41.4274°N, -87.9805°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Manhattan

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

3 of 3 gauged

2 of 3 waterfalls near Manhattan are flowing strongly today

Canyon Creek Cascade Roaring Canyon Creek Falls Roaring Great Falls of the Illinois River Low

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny · 79°F

Aft 79°F Mostly Sunny Best
Fri 70°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sat 79°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Sun 84°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny
Mon 91°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 93°F Sunny
Wed 94°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Manhattan

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Canyon Creek Cascade Roaring · 1770 cfs 93rd percentile
  2. 2 Canyon Creek Falls Roaring · 1770 cfs 93rd percentile
  3. 3 Great Falls of the Illinois River Low · 22200 cfs 22nd percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Manhattan (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 Manhattan

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 Manhattan

Are there free waterfalls near Manhattan?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Manhattan?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Manhattan?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Manhattan?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Manhattan?

The closest waterfall to Manhattan is Canyon Creek Falls, approximately 13.8 miles away.

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