Waterfall Hikes Near Plattville, IL

196 residents
Chicago Time Zone
3 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Plattville? There are 3 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Plattville. 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 41.5343°N, -88.3835°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Plattville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

3 of 3 gauged

3 waterfalls near Plattville have live flow data today

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

Updated 17 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Partly Sunny · 82°F

Wed 81°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 80°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 82°F Partly Sunny Best
Sat 84°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Sun 85°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 85°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 82°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Plattville

Updated 17 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Great Falls of the Illinois River Moderate · 10800 cfs 39th percentile
  2. 2 Canyon Creek Cascade Moderate · 1610 cfs 31st percentile
  3. 3 Canyon Creek Falls Moderate · 1610 cfs 31st percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Plattville (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 3 Waterfalls Near Plattville

Canyon Creek Falls waterfall

Canyon Creek Falls

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

Canyon Creek Cascade

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

Great Falls of the Illinois River

39.6 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Plattville

Are there free waterfalls near Plattville?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Plattville?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Plattville?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Plattville?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Plattville?

The closest waterfall to Plattville is Canyon Creek Falls, approximately 23.7 miles away.

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