Waterfall Hikes Near Mettawa, IL

601 residents
Chicago Time Zone
2 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Mettawa? There are 2 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Mettawa. 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 42.2445°N, -87.9197°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Mettawa

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

2 of 2 gauged

2 waterfalls near Mettawa have live flow data today

Canyon Creek Cascade Moderate Canyon Creek Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Partly Sunny · 77°F

Wed 77°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 77°F Partly Sunny Best
Fri 82°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 82°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Sun 84°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 83°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Tue 79°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Mettawa

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Canyon Creek Cascade Moderate · 1610 cfs 31st percentile
  2. 2 Canyon Creek Falls Moderate · 1610 cfs 31st percentile

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

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

Canyon Creek Cascade waterfall

Canyon Creek Cascade

34.4 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

All 2 Waterfalls Near Mettawa

Canyon Creek Cascade waterfall

Canyon Creek Cascade

34.4 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Canyon Creek Falls waterfall

Canyon Creek Falls

34.4 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Mettawa

Are there free waterfalls near Mettawa?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Mettawa?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Mettawa?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Mettawa?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Mettawa?

The closest waterfall to Mettawa is Canyon Creek Cascade, approximately 30.5 miles away.

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