Waterfall Hikes Near Birnamwood, WI

762 residents
Chicago Time Zone
14 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Birnamwood is a stop on Highway 45 with quiet farm country close by and waterfall country to its northeast. Rainbow Falls takes half a mile of walking and allows dogs. Freeman Falls doubles that at a mile. The rest of the fourteen in range, names like Beartrap and Wayka, lie along the Wolf River drainage with little trail information recorded, so treat those as exploring days rather than sure things.

Located at 44.9319°N, -89.2094°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Birnamwood

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

14 of 14 gauged

14 of 14 waterfalls near Birnamwood are flowing strongly today

Beartrap Falls Roaring Big Eddy Falls Roaring Freeman Falls Roaring Gilmer Falls Roaring Little Bull Falls Roaring Peavey Falls Roaring Rainbow Falls Roaring Wayka Falls Roaring Big Smoky Falls Roaring Ducknest Falls Roaring Evergreen Falls Roaring Sullivan Falls Roaring Grandfather Falls Strong Little Falls Strong

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Mostly Sunny · 64°F

Fri 50°F Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy
Sat 56°F Widespread Frost then Sunny
Sun 64°F Sunny
Mon 64°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 68°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Wed 68°F Sunny
Thu 69°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Birnamwood

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Beartrap Falls Roaring · 130 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Big Eddy Falls Roaring · 130 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Big Smoky Falls Roaring · 269 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Ducknest Falls Roaring · 269 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Evergreen Falls Roaring · 269 cfs 100th percentile
  6. 6 Freeman Falls Roaring · 130 cfs 100th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Birnamwood (10 waterfalls)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

19.6 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Peavey Falls in Wisconsin, about 27 feet of drop LiDAR

Peavey Falls

20.2 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Wayka Falls in Wisconsin, about 15 feet of drop LiDAR

Wayka Falls

23.5 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft
Freeman Falls waterfall

Freeman Falls

24.3 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown

All 14 Waterfalls Near Birnamwood

Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

19.6 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Peavey Falls in Wisconsin, about 27 feet of drop LiDAR

Peavey Falls

20.2 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Beartrap Falls in Wisconsin, about 25 feet of drop LiDAR

Beartrap Falls

23 miles away
Wisconsin
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Wayka Falls in Wisconsin, about 15 feet of drop LiDAR

Wayka Falls

23.5 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft
Freeman Falls waterfall

Freeman Falls

24.3 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

24.6 miles away
Wisconsin
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Gilmer Falls in Wisconsin, about 21 feet of drop LiDAR

Gilmer Falls

25 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Little Bull Falls in Wisconsin, about 29 feet of drop LiDAR

Little Bull Falls

25.2 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Big Eddy Falls in Wisconsin, about 20 feet of drop LiDAR

Big Eddy Falls

25.9 miles away
Wisconsin
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Big Smoky Falls in Wisconsin, about 29 feet of drop LiDAR

Big Smoky Falls

28.4 miles away
Wisconsin
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Evergreen Falls in Wisconsin, about 31 feet of drop LiDAR

Evergreen Falls

28.6 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Ducknest Falls in Wisconsin, about 19 feet of drop LiDAR

Ducknest Falls

28.9 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft
Sullivan Falls waterfall

Sullivan Falls

29.2 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.6 miles 80 ft
Grandfather Falls waterfall

Grandfather Falls

42.8 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
2.0 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Birnamwood

Are there free waterfalls near Birnamwood?

There are 10 free waterfalls near Birnamwood, including Big Eddy Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Birnamwood?

There are 10 easy waterfall hikes near Birnamwood, including Ducknest Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Birnamwood?

There are 6 dog-friendly waterfalls near Birnamwood, including Ducknest Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Birnamwood?

There are 8 kid-friendly waterfalls near Birnamwood, including Big Eddy Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Birnamwood?

The shortest waterfall hike near Birnamwood is Ducknest Falls at 0.5 miles round trip.

Do any waterfalls near Birnamwood require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Birnamwood requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Birnamwood?

Yes, 12 waterfalls near Birnamwood have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Birnamwood?

The closest waterfall to Birnamwood is Rainbow Falls, approximately 19.6 miles away.

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