Waterfall Hikes Near Ohio, IL

623 residents
Chicago Time Zone
1 Waterfall

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Ohio? There are 1 waterfall hiking trail within a 50-mile radius of Ohio. 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 41.5560°N, -89.4599°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Ohio

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

1 of 1 gauged

1 waterfall near Ohio has live flow data today

Great Falls of the Illinois River Barely Flowing

Updated 12 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 91°F

Wed 91°F Sunny Best
Thu 91°F Sunny
Fri 91°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Ind 89°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 86°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 86°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 87°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Ohio

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 Barely Flowing ยท 11200 cfs 2nd percentile

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All 1 Waterfall Near Ohio

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 Ohio

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Ohio?

The shortest waterfall hike near Ohio is Great Falls of the Illinois River at 2.4 miles round trip.

What is the closest waterfall to Ohio?

The closest waterfall to Ohio is Great Falls of the Illinois River, approximately 42.2 miles away.

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