Waterfall Hikes Near Sycamore, IL

18,171 residents
Chicago Time Zone
3 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Sycamore? There are 3 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Sycamore. 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 41.9957°N, -88.6821°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Sycamore

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

3 of 3 gauged

3 waterfalls near Sycamore have live flow data today

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

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Mostly Sunny · 86°F

Tod 92°F Sunny
Thu 91°F Sunny
Fri 90°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 87°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun 86°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 86°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 87°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Sycamore

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Great Falls of the Illinois River Barely Flowing · 10200 cfs 1st percentile
  2. 2 Canyon Creek Cascade Barely Flowing · 669 cfs 0th percentile
  3. 3 Canyon Creek Falls Barely Flowing · 669 cfs 0th percentile

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

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

Canyon Creek Cascade waterfall

Canyon Creek Cascade

39.7 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

All 3 Waterfalls Near Sycamore

Great Falls of the Illinois River waterfall

Great Falls of the Illinois River

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

Canyon Creek Cascade

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

Canyon Creek Falls

39.7 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Sycamore

Are there free waterfalls near Sycamore?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Sycamore?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Sycamore?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Sycamore?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Sycamore?

The closest waterfall to Sycamore is Great Falls of the Illinois River, approximately 34.4 miles away.

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