Waterfall Hikes Near Plainfield, IL

44,941 residents
Chicago Time Zone
3 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Plainfield? There are 3 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Plainfield. 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 41.6207°N, -88.2253°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Plainfield

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

3 of 3 gauged

3 waterfalls near Plainfield have live flow data today

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

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Sunny · 85°F

Aft 85°F Sunny Best
Wed 86°F Sunny
Thu 85°F Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Fri 82°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 84°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 86°F Sunny
Mon 88°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Plainfield

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 Moderate · 21700 cfs 60th percentile
  2. 2 Canyon Creek Cascade Moderate · 2040 cfs 46th percentile
  3. 3 Canyon Creek Falls Moderate · 2040 cfs 46th percentile

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

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

Canyon Creek Cascade waterfall

Canyon Creek Cascade

45.9 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

All 3 Waterfalls Near Plainfield

Canyon Creek Falls waterfall

Canyon Creek Falls

45.9 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Canyon Creek Cascade waterfall

Canyon Creek Cascade

45.9 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Great Falls of the Illinois River waterfall

Great Falls of the Illinois River

5.6 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Plainfield

Are there free waterfalls near Plainfield?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Plainfield?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Plainfield?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Plainfield?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Plainfield?

The closest waterfall to Plainfield is Canyon Creek Falls, approximately 12.8 miles away.

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