Waterfall Hikes Near Union Hill, IL

60 residents
Chicago Time Zone
3 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Union Hill? There are 3 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Union Hill. 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 41.1086°N, -88.1463°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Union Hill

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

3 of 3 gauged

3 waterfalls near Union Hill 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 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 92°F

Tod 92°F Sunny
Thu 92°F Sunny Best
Fri 91°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Ind 89°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sun 88°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 87°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 87°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Union Hill

Updated about 1 hour 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 Union Hill (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 Union Hill

Canyon Creek Falls waterfall

Canyon Creek Falls

39.7 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
Great Falls of the Illinois River waterfall

Great Falls of the Illinois River

17 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Union Hill

Are there free waterfalls near Union Hill?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Union Hill?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Union Hill?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Union Hill?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Union Hill?

The closest waterfall to Union Hill is Canyon Creek Falls, approximately 34.5 miles away.

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