Waterfall Hikes Near Dorchester, WI

852 residents
Chicago Time Zone
5 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Dorchester? There are 5 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Dorchester. 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 45.0025°N, -90.3308°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Dorchester

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

4 of 5 gauged

4 waterfalls near Dorchester have live flow data today

Big Falls Low Grandfather Falls Barely Flowing Little Bull Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 82°F

Wed 85°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Thu 86°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 84°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 80°F Chance Rain Showers
Sun 80°F Chance Rain Showers
Mon 82°F Sunny Best
Tue 82°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Dorchester

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Big Falls Low · 2360 cfs 16th percentile
  2. 2 Grandfather Falls Barely Flowing · 124 cfs 2nd percentile
  3. 3 Little Bull Falls Barely Flowing · 49 cfs 0th percentile
  4. 4 Little Falls Barely Flowing · 269 cfs 0th percentile

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

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

Hamilton Falls waterfall

Hamilton Falls

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

Grandfather Falls

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

Big Falls

8.5 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 5 Waterfalls Near Dorchester

Little Bull Falls

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

Hamilton Falls

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

Grandfather Falls

31.8 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
Big Falls waterfall

Big Falls

8.5 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Dorchester

Are there free waterfalls near Dorchester?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Dorchester?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Dorchester?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Dorchester?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Dorchester?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Dorchester?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Dorchester has nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Dorchester?

The closest waterfall to Dorchester is Little Bull Falls, approximately 34.6 miles away.

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