Waterfall Hikes Near Athens, WI

1,015 residents
Chicago Time Zone
3 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Athens? There are 3 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Athens. 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 45.0349°N, -90.0792°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Athens

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

2 of 3 gauged

2 of 2 waterfalls near Athens are flowing strongly today

Grandfather Falls Roaring Little Bull Falls Strong

Updated about 4 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Partly Sunny · 79°F

Aft 84°F Mostly Cloudy
Sat 81°F Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny
Sun 79°F Partly Sunny Best
Lab 76°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 76°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 79°F Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Thu 73°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Athens

Updated about 4 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Grandfather Falls Roaring · 82 cfs 92nd percentile
  2. 2 Little Bull Falls Strong · 17 cfs 89th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Athens (2 waterfalls)

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

Grandfather Falls waterfall

Grandfather Falls

48.2 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hamilton Falls waterfall

Hamilton Falls

43.8 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 3 Waterfalls Near Athens

Grandfather Falls waterfall

Grandfather Falls

48.2 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Little Bull Falls

30.8 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hamilton Falls waterfall

Hamilton Falls

43.8 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Athens

Are there free waterfalls near Athens?

There is 1 free waterfall near Athens, including Grandfather Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Athens?

There are 2 dog-friendly waterfalls near Athens, including Grandfather Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Athens?

There are 2 kid-friendly waterfalls near Athens, including Grandfather Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Athens?

The shortest waterfall hike near Athens is Grandfather Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

What is the closest waterfall to Athens?

The closest waterfall to Athens is Grandfather Falls, approximately 25.4 miles away.

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