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

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 78°F

Tue 78°F Mostly Sunny Best

Wed 83°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Thu 80°F Sunny

Fri 81°F Sunny

Sat 81°F Mostly Sunny

Sun 84°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Mon 85°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Mendota

Updated about 5 hours ago

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

1 Great Falls of the Illinois River Barely Flowing · 10700 cfs 1st percentile

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