Waterfall Hikes Near Wilton Center, IL

158 residents
Chicago Time Zone
3 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Wilton Center? There are 3 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Wilton Center. 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 41.3516°N, -87.9565°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Wilton Center

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

3 of 3 gauged

3 waterfalls near Wilton Center have live flow data today

Canyon Creek Cascade Moderate Canyon Creek Falls Moderate Great Falls of the Illinois River Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · 78°F

Wed 82°F Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 78°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms Best
Fri 81°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 82°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Sun 84°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 84°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 81°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Wilton Center

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 Moderate · 10800 cfs 39th percentile
  2. 2 Canyon Creek Cascade Moderate · 1610 cfs 31st percentile
  3. 3 Canyon Creek Falls Moderate · 1610 cfs 31st percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Wilton Center (1 waterfall)

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

Canyon Creek Cascade waterfall

Canyon Creek Cascade

34.4 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

All 3 Waterfalls Near Wilton Center

Canyon Creek Falls waterfall

Canyon Creek Falls

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

Canyon Creek Cascade

34.4 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft
Great Falls of the Illinois River waterfall

Great Falls of the Illinois River

39.6 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Wilton Center

Are there free waterfalls near Wilton Center?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Wilton Center?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Wilton Center?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Wilton Center?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Wilton Center?

The closest waterfall to Wilton Center is Canyon Creek Falls, approximately 18.5 miles away.

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