Waterfall Hikes Near Chief Lake, WI

626 residents
Chicago Time Zone
5 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Chief Lake? There are 5 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Chief Lake. 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 45.9209°N, -91.3303°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Chief Lake

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

5 of 5 gauged

1 of 5 waterfalls near Chief Lake is flowing strongly today

Bellile Falls Moderate Pipestone Falls Moderate Little Falls Barely Flowing Morgan Falls Moderate Shale Falls Strong

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Mostly Sunny · 88°F

Wed 86°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 88°F Mostly Sunny Best
Fri 86°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Ind 82°F Chance Rain Showers
Sun 83°F Chance Rain Showers
Mon 85°F Sunny
Tue 84°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Chief Lake

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Shale Falls Strong · 131 cfs 86th percentile
  2. 2 Bellile Falls Moderate · 340 cfs 69th percentile
  3. 3 Pipestone Falls Moderate · 340 cfs 69th percentile
  4. 4 Morgan Falls Moderate · 39 cfs 40th percentile
  5. 5 Little Falls Barely Flowing · 269 cfs 0th percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Chief Lake (1 waterfall)

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

Morgan Falls waterfall

Morgan Falls

40.6 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 5 Waterfalls Near Chief Lake

Pipestone Falls

28.8 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bellile Falls

Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Morgan Falls waterfall

Morgan Falls

40.6 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

36.6 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Shale Falls waterfall

Shale Falls

13.4 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Chief Lake

Are there free waterfalls near Chief Lake?

There is 1 free waterfall near Chief Lake, including Morgan Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Chief Lake?

There is 1 dog-friendly waterfall near Chief Lake, including Morgan Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Chief Lake?

There are 2 kid-friendly waterfalls near Chief Lake, including Morgan Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Chief Lake?

The shortest waterfall hike near Chief Lake is Bellile Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Chief Lake?

Yes, 5 waterfalls near Chief Lake have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Chief Lake?

The closest waterfall to Chief Lake is Pipestone Falls, approximately 7.2 miles away.

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