Waterfall Hikes Near Pontiac, IL

11,451 residents

Chicago Time Zone

1 Waterfall

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Pontiac? There are 1 waterfall hiking trail within a 50-mile radius of Pontiac. 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 40.8894°N, -88.6409°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Pontiac

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

1 of 1 gauged

1 waterfall near Pontiac has live flow data today

Great Falls of the Illinois River Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny · 85°F

Aft 85°F Mostly Sunny Best

Wed 87°F Sunny

Thu 88°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Fri 84°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Sat 84°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Sun 85°F Mostly Sunny

Mon 88°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Pontiac

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

1 Great Falls of the Illinois River Moderate · 21100 cfs 56th percentile

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