Waterfall Hikes Near Cornell, WI

1,395 residents
Chicago Time Zone
5 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Cornell? There are 5 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Cornell. 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 45.1632°N, -91.1497°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Cornell

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

4 of 5 gauged

1 of 4 waterfalls near Cornell is flowing strongly today

Bellile Falls Barely Flowing Pipestone Falls Barely Flowing Big Falls Moderate Little Falls Strong

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Partly Sunny · 86°F

Aft 86°F Partly Sunny Best
Sat 81°F Areas Of Fog then Partly Sunny
Sun 80°F Areas Of Fog
Lab 78°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 79°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 81°F Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Thu 75°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Cornell

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Little Falls Strong · 87 cfs 86th percentile
  2. 2 Big Falls Moderate · 1160 cfs 56th percentile
  3. 3 Bellile Falls Low · 199 cfs 23rd percentile
  4. 4 Pipestone Falls Low · 199 cfs 23rd percentile

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🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Cornell (2 waterfalls)

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

Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

37.7 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

All 5 Waterfalls Near Cornell

Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

37.7 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

Bellile Falls

49.9 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Pipestone Falls

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

Little Falls

42.5 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Cornell

Are there free waterfalls near Cornell?

There is 1 free waterfall near Cornell, including Big Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Cornell?

There are 2 dog-friendly waterfalls near Cornell, including Big Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Cornell?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Cornell?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Cornell?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Cornell?

Yes, 3 waterfalls near Cornell have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Cornell?

The closest waterfall to Cornell is Big Falls, approximately 22.8 miles away.

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