Waterfall Hikes Near Woodridge, IL

34,027 residents
Chicago Time Zone
3 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Woodridge? There are 3 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Woodridge. 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 41.7370°N, -88.0409°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Woodridge

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

3 of 3 gauged

3 waterfalls near Woodridge have live flow data today

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

Updated 41 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny · 80°F

Aft 80°F Mostly Sunny Best
Lab 80°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 85°F Partly Sunny
Wed 84°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Thu 79°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 81°F Sunny
Sat 84°F Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Woodridge

Updated about 5 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Canyon Creek Cascade Barely Flowing · 535 cfs 0th percentile
  2. 2 Canyon Creek Falls Barely Flowing · 535 cfs 0th percentile
  3. 3 Great Falls of the Illinois River Barely Flowing · 3810 cfs 0th percentile

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

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

Canyon Creek Cascade waterfall

Canyon Creek Cascade

9.7 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.0 miles 200 ft

All 3 Waterfalls Near Woodridge

Canyon Creek Cascade waterfall

Canyon Creek Cascade

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

Canyon Creek Falls

9.6 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Great Falls of the Illinois River waterfall

Great Falls of the Illinois River

38.6 miles away
Illinois
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Woodridge

Are there free waterfalls near Woodridge?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Woodridge?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Woodridge?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Woodridge?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Woodridge?

The closest waterfall to Woodridge is Canyon Creek Cascade, approximately 3.9 miles away.

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