Waterfall Hikes Near Mendota, IL

6,961 residents

Chicago Time Zone

1 Waterfall

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Mendota? There are 1 waterfall hiking trail within a 50-mile radius of Mendota. 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 41.5553°N, -89.1041°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Mendota

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

1 of 1 gauged

1 waterfall near Mendota 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 91°F Sunny

Fri 90°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Ind 87°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 Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Mendota

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

1 Great Falls of the Illinois River Barely Flowing · 10200 cfs 1st percentile

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