Waterfall Hikes Near Riverdale, IL

10,528 residents
Chicago Time Zone
2 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Riverdale? There are 2 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Riverdale. 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 41.6441°N, -87.6366°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Riverdale

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

2 of 2 gauged

2 waterfalls near Riverdale have live flow data today

Canyon Creek Cascade Moderate Canyon Creek Falls Moderate

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 86°F

Wed 87°F Sunny
Thu 87°F Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Fri 81°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 83°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 86°F Mostly Sunny Best
Mon 88°F Sunny
Tue 92°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Riverdale

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Canyon Creek Cascade Moderate · 1880 cfs 43rd percentile
  2. 2 Canyon Creek Falls Moderate · 1880 cfs 43rd percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Riverdale (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 2 Waterfalls Near Riverdale

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Riverdale

Are there free waterfalls near Riverdale?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Riverdale?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Riverdale?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Riverdale?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Riverdale?

The closest waterfall to Riverdale is Canyon Creek Falls, approximately 17.7 miles away.

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