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

32 waterfalls near Dunbar have live flow data today

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

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Mostly Sunny · 76°F

Tod 82°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 80°F Patchy Fog then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 78°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 76°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sat 70°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 76°F Chance Rain Showers
Mon 77°F Mostly Sunny

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 Smalley Falls Low · 1000 cfs 21st percentile
  2. 2 Little Quinnesec Falls Low · 1000 cfs 21st percentile
  3. 3 Fumee Falls Low · 1000 cfs 21st percentile
  4. 4 Big Quinnesec Falls (historical) Low · 1000 cfs 21st percentile
  5. 5 Sullivan Falls Low · 254 cfs 13th percentile
  6. 6 Ducknest Falls Low · 254 cfs 13th 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

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

Twelvefoot Falls

45.4 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft

Eightfoot Falls

45.3 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft

Ford Dam Falls

34.1 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

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

Horseshoe Falls

30.1 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 32 Waterfalls Near Dunbar

Bull Falls waterfall

Bull Falls

46.6 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
1.2 miles 100 ft

Eighteenfoot Falls

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

Twelvefoot Falls

45.4 miles away
Wisconsin
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft

Eightfoot Falls

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

Horseshoe Falls

30.1 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Ford Dam Falls

34.1 miles away
Michigan
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Horse Race Rapids

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

Smalley Falls

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

Long Slide Falls

41.3 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Breakwater Falls

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

Big Quinnesec Falls (historical)

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

Hydraulic Dam Falls

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

Strong Falls

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

Little Quinnesec Falls

48.4 miles away
Wisconsin
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Sand Portage Falls

Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Piers Gorge Falls waterfall

Piers Gorge Falls

49.6 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Quiver Falls

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

Daves Falls

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

Fumee Falls

28.5 miles away
Michigan
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Sturgeon Falls (historical)

44.8 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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