Waterfall Hikes Near Naperville, IL

149,089 residents
Chicago Time Zone
3 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Naperville? There are 3 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Naperville. 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 41.7480°N, -88.1659°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Naperville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

3 of 3 gauged

1 of 3 waterfalls near Naperville is flowing strongly today

Canyon Creek Cascade Moderate Canyon Creek Falls Moderate Great Falls of the Illinois River Strong

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Today

Sunny · 81°F

Tod 81°F Sunny Best
Sat 85°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 78°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mon 80°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 82°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 77°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Thu 79°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Flowing best right now near Naperville

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Great Falls of the Illinois River Strong · 5790 cfs 77th percentile
  2. 2 Canyon Creek Cascade Moderate · 507 cfs 40th percentile
  3. 3 Canyon Creek Falls Moderate · 507 cfs 40th percentile

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

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

Canyon Creek Cascade waterfall

Canyon Creek Cascade

28 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

All 3 Waterfalls Near Naperville

Canyon Creek Cascade waterfall

Canyon Creek Cascade

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

Canyon Creek Falls

28 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Great Falls of the Illinois River waterfall

Great Falls of the Illinois River

11.7 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Naperville

Are there free waterfalls near Naperville?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Naperville?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Naperville?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Naperville?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Naperville?

The closest waterfall to Naperville is Canyon Creek Cascade, approximately 9.7 miles away.

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