Waterfall Hikes Near Colby, WI

2,132 residents
Chicago Time Zone
4 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Colby? There are 4 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Colby. 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 44.9107°N, -90.3159°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Colby

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

3 of 4 gauged

3 waterfalls near Colby have live flow data today

Big Falls Low Grandfather Falls Moderate Little Bull Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 80°F

Aft 82°F Sunny
Wed 84°F Sunny
Thu 86°F Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Fri 77°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Sat 80°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 80°F Sunny Best
Mon 82°F Sunny

Flowing best right now near Colby

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Grandfather Falls Moderate · 102 cfs 46th percentile
  2. 2 Big Falls Low · 1270 cfs 19th percentile
  3. 3 Little Bull Falls Barely Flowing · 15 cfs 0th percentile

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

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

Hamilton Falls waterfall

Hamilton Falls

45.2 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Grandfather Falls waterfall

Grandfather Falls

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

Big Falls

30 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 4 Waterfalls Near Colby

Little Bull Falls

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

Hamilton Falls

45.2 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Grandfather Falls waterfall

Grandfather Falls

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

Big Falls

30 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Colby

Are there free waterfalls near Colby?

There are 2 free waterfalls near Colby, including Big Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Colby?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Colby?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Colby?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Colby?

The shortest waterfall hike near Colby is Big Falls at 2.4 miles round trip.

What is the closest waterfall to Colby?

The closest waterfall to Colby is Little Bull Falls, approximately 29.5 miles away.

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