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 waterfalls near Birnamwood have live flow data today

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

Updated 36 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Partly Sunny · 70°F

Fri 70°F Partly Sunny Best
Sat 69°F Partly Sunny
Sun 64°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mon 52°F Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Tue 52°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Wed 59°F Chance Rain Showers
Thu 56°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Birnamwood

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Grandfather Falls Low · 78 cfs 10th percentile
  2. 2 Little Falls Barely Flowing · 238 cfs 9th percentile
  3. 3 Big Smoky Falls Barely Flowing · 247 cfs 8th percentile
  4. 4 Ducknest Falls Barely Flowing · 247 cfs 8th percentile
  5. 5 Evergreen Falls Barely Flowing · 247 cfs 8th percentile
  6. 6 Sullivan Falls Barely Flowing · 247 cfs 8th 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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