Waterfalls near Mendota, IL
5 named waterfalls within 30 miles of Mendota, closest first. Distances are straight-line from the town center.
Visits with route details
Read the walking route, starting point and current access notes.
- Saint Louis Canyon WaterfallOfficial trailhead and open trail; distance not publishedLaSalle County, IL
Wildcat Canyon WaterfallMarked state park trail with stairs; 2026 trail work may limit accessLaSalle County, IL- Cascade FallsState park canyon loop with stairs; hunting-season closure datesLaSalle County, IL
Ottawa Canyon WaterfallPublished route with matching coordinates; state park hoursLaSalle County, IL
All 5 waterfalls
- Saint Louis Canyon WaterfallOfficial trailhead and open trail; distance not publishedLaSalle County, IL17 miS
- Wildcat Canyon WaterfallMarked state park trail with stairs; 2026 trail work may limit accessLaSalle County, IL17 miSE
- Lake FallsLaSalle County, IL18 miS
- Cascade FallsState park canyon loop with stairs; hunting-season closure datesLaSalle County, IL18 miS
- Ottawa Canyon WaterfallPublished route with matching coordinates; state park hoursLaSalle County, IL19 miSE