Waterfall Hikes Near Chili, WI

333 residents
Chicago Time Zone
5 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Chili? There are 5 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Chili. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 44.6296°N, -90.3583°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Chili

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

4 of 5 gauged

3 of 4 waterfalls near Chili are flowing strongly today

Big Falls Moderate Little Bull Falls Strong Ni-ho-kha-wa-ne-ey-ja Strong Polly Falls Strong

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 79°F

Aft 87°F Partly Sunny
Sat 81°F Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Sun 79°F Mostly Sunny Best
Lab 79°F Partly Sunny
Tue 79°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 82°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny
Thu 75°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Chili

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Little Bull Falls Roaring · 18 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Ni-ho-kha-wa-ne-ey-ja Strong · 65 cfs 76th percentile
  3. 3 Polly Falls Strong · 65 cfs 76th percentile
  4. 4 Big Falls Moderate · 1160 cfs 56th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Chili (1 waterfall)

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.

Ni-ho-kha-wa-ne-ey-ja

24.4 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.6 miles 75 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Chili (3 waterfalls)

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

Hamilton Falls waterfall

Hamilton Falls

43.8 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Polly Falls

21.1 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

37.7 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 5 Waterfalls Near Chili

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

Ni-ho-kha-wa-ne-ey-ja

24.4 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.6 miles 75 ft

Polly Falls

21.1 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

37.7 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Chili

Are there free waterfalls near Chili?

There are 3 free waterfalls near Chili, including Big Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Chili?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near Chili, including Ni-ho-kha-wa-ne-ey-ja.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Chili?

There are 3 dog-friendly waterfalls near Chili, including Big Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Chili?

There are 3 kid-friendly waterfalls near Chili, including Big Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Chili?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Chili, including Big Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Chili?

The shortest waterfall hike near Chili is Big Falls at 0.6 miles round trip.

What is the closest waterfall to Chili?

The closest waterfall to Chili is Little Bull Falls, approximately 17.5 miles away.

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