Waterfall Hikes Near Dunbar, WI

86 residents
Chicago Time Zone
32 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Dunbar? There are 32 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Dunbar. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 45.6470°N, -88.1754°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Dunbar

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

32 of 32 gauged

29 of 32 waterfalls near Dunbar are flowing strongly today

Big Quinnesec Falls (historical) Roaring Fumee Falls Roaring Little Quinnesec Falls Roaring Smalley Falls Roaring Breakwater Falls Strong Bull Falls Strong Daves Falls Strong Eighteenfoot Falls Strong Eightfoot Falls Strong Horseshoe Falls Strong Twelvefoot Falls Strong Chicagon Falls Strong Chipmunk Falls Strong Ducknest Falls Low Sullivan Falls Low Ford Dam Falls Roaring Horse Race Rapids Roaring Hydraulic Dam Falls Roaring Long Slide Falls Roaring Piers Gorge Falls Roaring Sand Portage Falls Roaring Sturgeon Falls (historical) Roaring Glidden Rapids Strong Margeson Falls Strong Michigamme Falls (historical) Strong Lower Mill Pond Falls Roaring Power Dam Falls Roaring Upper Mill Pond Falls Roaring Pemene Falls Roaring Quiver Falls Roaring Twin Island Rapids Roaring Strong Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 79°F

Sat 79°F Sunny Best
Sun 80°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 92°F Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny
Tue 95°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 93°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 93°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Fri 91°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Dunbar

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Quiver Falls Roaring · 3470 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Pemene Falls Roaring · 3640 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Twin Island Rapids Roaring · 3760 cfs 97th percentile
  4. 4 Sturgeon Falls (historical) Roaring · 3360 cfs 95th percentile
  5. 5 Sand Portage Falls Roaring · 3360 cfs 95th percentile
  6. 6 Piers Gorge Falls Roaring · 3360 cfs 95th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Dunbar (15 waterfalls)

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.

Bull Falls waterfall

Bull Falls

34.5 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
1.2 miles 100 ft
Twelvefoot Falls waterfall

Twelvefoot Falls

34.3 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft

Eightfoot Falls

34.3 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft

Ford Dam Falls

43.5 miles away
Michigan
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Dunbar (21 waterfalls)

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

Eighteenfoot Falls

34.5 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

32.8 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 32 Waterfalls Near Dunbar

Bull Falls waterfall

Bull Falls

34.5 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
1.2 miles 100 ft

Eighteenfoot Falls

34.5 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Twelvefoot Falls waterfall

Twelvefoot Falls

34.3 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft

Eightfoot Falls

34.3 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

32.8 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Ford Dam Falls

43.5 miles away
Michigan
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Horse Race Rapids

44.8 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Smalley Falls waterfall

Smalley Falls

45.3 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.4 miles 75 ft
Long Slide Falls waterfall

Long Slide Falls

45.3 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Breakwater Falls

15.8 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Big Quinnesec Falls (historical) waterfall

Big Quinnesec Falls (historical)

45.9 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hydraulic Dam Falls waterfall

Hydraulic Dam Falls

45.9 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Strong Falls waterfall

Strong Falls

20.1 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Quinnesec Falls waterfall

Little Quinnesec Falls

47.4 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Sand Portage Falls

47.8 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Piers Gorge Falls waterfall

Piers Gorge Falls

48.5 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Quiver Falls

18.7 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.8 miles 100 ft
Daves Falls waterfall

Daves Falls

42.5 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Fumee Falls waterfall

Fumee Falls

49.5 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Sturgeon Falls (historical)

24.7 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Dunbar

Are there free waterfalls near Dunbar?

There are 15 free waterfalls near Dunbar, including Bull Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Dunbar?

There are 15 easy waterfall hikes near Dunbar, including Bull Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Dunbar?

There are 21 dog-friendly waterfalls near Dunbar, including Bull Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Dunbar?

There are 23 kid-friendly waterfalls near Dunbar, including Bull Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Dunbar?

The shortest waterfall hike near Dunbar is Big Quinnesec Falls (historical) at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Dunbar?

The tallest waterfall near Dunbar is Twelvefoot Falls at 12 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Dunbar require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Dunbar requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Dunbar?

Yes, 18 waterfalls near Dunbar have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Dunbar?

The closest waterfall to Dunbar is Bull Falls, approximately 4.8 miles away.

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