Waterfall Hikes Near Shabbona, IL

788 residents
Chicago Time Zone
3 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Shabbona? There are 3 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Shabbona. 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 41.7654°N, -88.8845°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Shabbona

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

3 of 3 gauged

3 waterfalls near Shabbona have live flow data today

Canyon Creek Cascade Barely Flowing Canyon Creek Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls of the Illinois River Low

Updated 22 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Mostly Sunny · 64°F

Sun 83°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
Mon 81°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Tue 78°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Wed 63°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 64°F Mostly Sunny Best
Fri 70°F Partly Sunny
Sat 75°F Partly Sunny

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

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

Canyon Creek Cascade waterfall

Canyon Creek Cascade

19.6 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

All 3 Waterfalls Near Shabbona

Great Falls of the Illinois River waterfall

Great Falls of the Illinois River

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

Canyon Creek Cascade

19.6 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Canyon Creek Falls waterfall

Canyon Creek Falls

0 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Shabbona

Are there free waterfalls near Shabbona?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Shabbona?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Shabbona?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Shabbona?

The shortest waterfall hike near Shabbona is Canyon Creek Cascade at 2 miles round trip.

What is the closest waterfall to Shabbona?

The closest waterfall to Shabbona is Great Falls of the Illinois River, approximately 28.1 miles away.

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